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 5h 29m 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 - May 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:274.16:584.412:170.26:077:43Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:364.37:324.912:501.61:020.16:067:44Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:374.58:075.41:420.81:430.26:057:45Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:334.68:435.92:310.12:240.36:047:45Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:274.69:216.33:18-0.53:050.56:047:46New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:194.510:006.54:05-1.03:450.86:037:47New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:134.310:426.44:54-1.34:281.26:027:48New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:114.15:45-1.35:131.66:017:49Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:133.96:38-1.16:032.06:007:49Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:145.82:213.87:34-0.87:032.45:597:50Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:095.33:373.88:35-0.58:192.65:587:51Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:124.74:533.99:41-0.110:042.65:577:52First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:294.25:534.210:480.211:382.35:577:52First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:543.96:384.411:450.55:567:53First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:093.77:144.712:451.812:330.75:557:54Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:113.77:444.91:361.31:120.95:547:55Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:043.78:115.12:180.91:451.15:547:56Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:493.78:375.32:530.52:141.35:537:56Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:293.79:025.43:260.22:411.55:537:57Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:073.79:285.53:570.03:081.75:527:58Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:453.79:555.64:29-0.23:371.95:517:58Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:263.610:225.55:03-0.34:072.15:517:59Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:113.55:39-0.44:392.35:508:00Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:593.56:19-0.45:152.55:508:01Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:523.57:01-0.36:002.75:498:01Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:075.12:513.57:47-0.17:002.85:498:02Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:574.73:523.78:380.08:212.95:488:03Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:014.44:474.09:350.210:042.65:488:03Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:254.05:324.410:330.411:332.15:488:04Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:583.86:134.911:260.55:478:05Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:173.86:535.512:391.312:150.75:478:05Waning Crescent31Tue
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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