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 1h 50m 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 - May 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:305.34:083.79:03-0.58:412.66:087:43First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:424.85:263.910:18-0.310:322.56:077:44First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:084.56:244.211:26-0.16:067:44First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:314.37:084.612:012.112:230.06:057:45First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:414.27:454.91:061.61:110.26:047:46Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:414.28:165.11:571.01:510.46:037:47Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:324.18:455.32:410.62:250.76:027:48Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:164.09:115.43:190.32:541.06:017:48Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:573.99:365.43:530.03:201.36:007:49Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:363.810:015.44:26-0.13:451.65:597:50Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:163.710:275.45:00-0.24:111.95:587:51Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:593.510:535.35:34-0.24:392.15:587:52Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:473.46:12-0.25:092.45:577:52Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:423.36:530.05:432.65:567:53Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:463.27:390.16:272.85:557:54Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:354.64:023.38:310.37:343.05:557:55Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:274.35:063.59:300.49:163.05:547:55Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:404.05:483.810:300.511:062.75:537:56Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:153.86:214.211:230.55:537:57Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:383.86:524.712:142.112:080.55:527:58Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:463.97:245.21:061.412:500.65:517:58Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:464.07:585.71:530.71:300.75:517:59Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:424.28:346.22:380.02:110.95:508:00Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:364.29:126.53:24-0.72:521.15:508:00New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:284.29:536.74:10-1.23:351.35:498:01New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:234.110:366.74:59-1.44:201.65:498:02New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:224.15:49-1.55:091.95:488:02Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:234.06:42-1.46:052.25:488:03Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:146.02:294.07:38-1.17:122.55:488:04Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:125.43:384.18:36-0.78:342.65:478:04First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:184.84:444.39:38-0.210:162.45:478:05First Quarter31Wed
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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