Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 05m at 9:42 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:44 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:194.22:303.19:442.38:481.37:054:59Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:084.44:112.911:051.99:431.67:055:00Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:514.65:382.912:031.37:055:00Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:304.96:473.012:470.87:055:01Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:065.27:373.21:240.37:055:02Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:405.58:173.412:052.11:58-0.17:055:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:155.88:533.612:462.12:31-0.57:055:04Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:496.09:283.71:262.13:04-0.87:055:04New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:256.110:043.82:062.03:39-1.07:055:05New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:026.210:424.02:472.04:15-1.17:055:06New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:416.111:234.13:311.94:52-1.17:055:07New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:245.84:191.95:31-0.97:055:08Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:064.211:11 AM5.35:151.96:12-0.57:055:09Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:534.412:074.66:191.96:560.07:055:10Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:444.61:153.97:381.87:450.57:045:11First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:414.82:473.49:171.58:421.07:045:12First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:405.14:313.110:470.99:481.47:045:13First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:385.46:023.211:570.310:541.77:035:14Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:325.87:133.412:54-0.37:035:15Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:226.08:063.71:42-0.87:035:16Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:096.28:493.912:501.82:25-1.17:025:17Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:536.29:284.01:391.83:04-1.27:025:18Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:336.210:054.12:241.73:40-1.17:015:19Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:115.910:404.13:051.74:15-1.07:015:20Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:485.611:164.13:461.74:47-0.77:005:21Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:255.211:524.14:271.85:19-0.37:005:22Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:024.75:111.85:490.16:595:23Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:294.111:41 AM4.16:001.96:190.66:595:24Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:084.112:273.56:582.06:501.06:585:25Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:534.11:303.08:172.07:261.56:575:26Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:464.13:182.610:031.78:141.96:575:27Third Quarter31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Barbara, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 1:13 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Barbara, CA?

Santa Barbara, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Santa Barbara, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide data for Santa Barbara, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9411340. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9411340.

What is the moon phase in Santa Barbara, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Barbara, CA is First Quarter (49% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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