Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 9:41 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:01 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:354.312:044.26:181.66:380.46:555:28Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:214.51:113.67:321.57:220.96:555:29First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:164.72:493.09:081.38:181.46:545:30First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:185.04:412.910:410.79:301.86:535:31First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:225.36:123.111:520.110:461.96:525:32First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:215.67:163.412:48-0.56:515:33Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:166.08:043.81:37-1.06:505:34Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:086.28:444.012:521.82:20-1.36:505:35Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:556.39:214.21:441.63:00-1.46:495:36Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:396.29:584.32:311.43:37-1.36:485:37Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:216.010:344.43:161.24:13-1.06:475:38Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:025.511:104.44:001.24:47-0.66:465:39Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:435.011:474.44:451.25:19-0.26:455:40Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:254.45:331.35:500.46:445:41Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:244.312:123.86:251.46:210.96:435:42Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:044.31:093.17:291.56:521.56:425:43Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:514.22:392.78:591.57:311.96:415:44Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:504.14:522.610:371.38:362.36:395:45Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:584.26:372.811:450.910:142.56:385:46Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:584.47:223.112:340.46:375:47Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:484.77:503.31:130.16:365:48Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:325.08:143.512:182.31:46-0.36:355:48Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:115.38:383.812:592.02:16-0.56:345:49Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:485.59:044.01:371.72:46-0.76:325:50New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:245.69:314.22:151.43:15-0.86:315:51New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:015.610:014.42:531.23:45-0.76:305:52New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:405.410:334.63:340.94:17-0.56:295:53New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:235.111:094.84:190.84:50-0.26:285:54Waxing Crescent28Tue
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 12:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (38% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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