Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 9:41 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 3:54 pm (4.5 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 - Apr 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:585.42:363.48:06-0.27:271.96:447:19Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:545.24:163.29:25-0.18:392.36:437:20First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:074.95:533.410:52-0.110:292.56:427:21First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:334.76:583.812:04-0.36:407:22First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:514.87:444.112:032.21:02-0.46:397:23Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:574.88:204.41:101.81:50-0.46:387:23Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:534.98:524.72:021.32:30-0.36:367:24Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:414.99:204.92:460.93:04-0.16:357:25Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:234.79:475.03:260.53:340.26:347:26Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:024.610:145.14:020.34:010.56:327:26Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:414.310:395.14:370.14:260.86:317:27Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:204.011:055.05:120.14:511.26:307:28Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:023.75:490.15:161.66:297:29Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:493.46:290.25:431.96:277:29Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:473.17:140.46:112.36:267:30Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:314.53:052.98:070.66:452.66:257:31Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:124.35:003.09:160.77:462.96:247:32Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:134.06:193.210:350.79:583.06:227:33Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:463.96:533.511:400.511:442.76:217:33Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:153.97:183.812:280.36:207:34Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:204.27:434.212:412.21:080.26:197:35Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:154.48:104.61:261.61:440.16:187:36Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:054.68:385.12:081.02:190.16:167:37Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:534.79:095.52:500.42:530.26:157:37Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:414.79:425.93:33-0.23:280.46:147:38New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:304.610:186.14:17-0.74:050.76:137:39New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:234.310:586.25:05-1.04:441.16:127:40New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:224.15:57-1.15:271.56:117:41Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:273.86:53-1.06:171.96:107:41Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:325.82:423.67:54-0.87:182.36:097:42Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 6:47 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 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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