Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:54 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 23m at 1:50 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:563.62:144.97:322.09:241.56:327:25Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:343.33:165.18:212.410:591.16:327:23Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:313.34:295.39:402.76:337:22Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:533.55:395.612:130.611:11 AM2.76:347:21Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:473.96:416.01:100.112:242.56:357:19Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:284.37:376.41:58-0.41:242.16:357:18Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:054.68:296.62:42-0.72:181.76:367:16Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:404.99:176.63:23-0.83:081.36:377:15New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:165.210:056.44:01-0.73:561.06:377:14New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:535.410:526.04:39-0.44:450.86:387:12New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:315.511:425.45:160.15:360.76:397:11Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:105.55:520.76:300.86:397:09Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:364.712:515.36:291.37:280.96:407:08Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:374.11:365.17:071.98:381.16:417:07Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:563.62:304.97:502.510:041.26:427:05First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:513.43:394.78:552.911:291.06:427:04First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:393.64:584.710:513.16:437:02First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:373.86:044.812:330.812:153.06:447:01First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:114.06:575.01:220.61:072.76:446:59Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:364.27:415.22:010.51:462.46:456:58Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:574.48:195.32:340.42:202.16:466:57Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:194.68:535.43:020.32:511.86:466:55Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:414.79:275.43:280.43:221.56:476:54Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:054.910:015.33:530.53:551.36:486:52Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:295.110:375.14:190.74:301.16:496:51Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:555.211:164.84:450.95:090.96:496:50Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:245.35:121.35:530.86:506:48Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:024.411:57 AM5.45:421.76:440.86:516:47Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:593.912:365.36:152.17:450.86:526:45Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:133.61:265.36:552.59:010.86:526:44Third Quarter30Sun
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 5:22 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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