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 5h 23m 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 - Aug 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:133.26:235.11:001.211:41 AM2.56:098:00Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:173.47:065.41:490.812:352.66:107:59Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:583.67:455.62:290.41:212.66:117:58Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:293.78:215.73:030.22:012.56:127:57Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:573.98:555.93:35-0.12:382.46:127:56Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:254.09:286.04:04-0.23:132.26:137:55Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:544.110:015.94:34-0.33:492.16:147:54Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:244.210:355.85:03-0.34:272.06:147:53Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:574.411:125.55:34-0.15:092.06:157:52Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:314.56:050.15:561.96:167:51Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:084.66:380.46:511.96:177:50Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:424.61:504.87:140.87:561.86:177:49Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:424.12:395.07:541.39:201.76:187:48Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:063.53:385.28:431.810:551.36:197:47Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:553.34:435.59:502.16:207:46Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:303.45:465.812:130.711:07 AM2.36:207:44Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:403.76:456.21:140.112:182.36:217:43Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:314.17:396.52:05-0.41:202.16:227:42Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:144.48:296.72:51-0.72:151.96:237:41Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:534.69:166.73:33-0.93:051.66:237:40New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:304.810:016.54:12-0.83:521.46:247:39New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:074.910:456.14:50-0.64:391.36:257:37New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:455.011:305.65:27-0.25:271.36:257:36Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:235.06:020.36:171.46:267:35Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:165.01:024.96:360.87:111.56:277:33Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:074.31:444.87:101.48:131.76:287:32Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:073.82:314.77:461.99:341.76:287:31First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:333.33:304.68:292.411:071.66:297:30First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:313.24:394.69:392.86:307:28First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:083.45:424.812:191.311:15 AM2.96:307:27First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:593.66:355.01:120.912:232.86:317:26Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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