Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 9:42 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 3:01 am (4.0 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 - Jun 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:273.97:346.01:340.51:020.95:478:06Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:294.08:156.42:25-0.21:481.15:468:06Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:264.18:566.73:13-0.82:341.35:468:07New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:194.29:386.84:00-1.23:201.55:468:07New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:124.110:216.74:47-1.44:061.75:468:08New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:064.15:35-1.44:542.05:468:09Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:024.16:23-1.25:472.25:468:09Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:594.07:12-0.96:472.45:458:10Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:435.32:594.18:01-0.47:562.65:458:10Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:384.74:014.28:530.19:252.65:458:10First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:434.14:584.49:470.511:022.45:458:11First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:043.65:454.610:420.95:458:11First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:283.36:244.812:171.911:31 AM1.25:458:12First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:433.26:595.01:131.412:141.55:458:12Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:463.37:305.31:581.012:521.75:458:12Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:383.48:015.52:360.51:271.95:468:13Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:213.58:315.73:100.22:012.05:468:13Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:593.69:015.83:43-0.12:352.15:468:13Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:373.69:315.94:15-0.43:102.25:468:14Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:153.710:035.94:49-0.53:452.35:468:14Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:563.710:375.95:24-0.64:242.45:468:14Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:393.86:01-0.65:062.55:478:14Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:233.96:39-0.55:562.55:478:14Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:104.07:20-0.36:572.65:478:14Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:465.03:004.28:030.08:112.65:488:15Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:464.43:524.58:510.39:432.35:488:15Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:053.94:444.99:440.711:161.85:488:15Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:413.65:345.410:411.05:498:15Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:103.56:215.812:281.111:37 AM1.35:498:15Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:273.67:086.31:280.312:311.55:498:15Waning Crescent30Thu
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 6:21 am — 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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