Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 34m at 8:08 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:124.45:044.911:302.77:196:05Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:544.86:174.912:080.112:382.07:206:04Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:305.27:214.912:560.11:331.37:206:03Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:055.67:174.91:390.31:220.76:215:02Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:385.98:084.81:180.62:070.26:225:01Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:106.18:564.61:530.92:49-0.26:235:01New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:416.29:444.42:261.33:31-0.46:245:00New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:136.210:334.22:581.74:13-0.46:254:59New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:446.011:263.93:292.14:55-0.36:264:58Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:165.74:022.55:40-0.16:274:57Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:253.710:49 AM5.34:372.86:280.26:284:57Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:343.611:28 AM4.95:203.17:220.56:294:56Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:023.612:174.56:233.48:250.76:304:55First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:213.81:304.18:173.49:310.86:314:55First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:054.03:093.910:243.110:260.96:324:54First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:354.34:303.811:252.711:100.96:334:53First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:004.65:323.912:082.16:344:53Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:244.96:254.012:441.66:354:52Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:485.27:134.112:191.11:191.06:364:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:145.67:584.212:501.21:540.46:374:51Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:425.98:424.21:211.42:30-0.16:374:51Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:126.29:284.11:541.63:09-0.56:384:50Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:446.410:174.02:281.83:51-0.86:394:50Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:216.511:123.93:052.04:37-0.96:404:50Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:026.43:462.35:28-0.96:414:49Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:123.910:49 AM6.14:352.66:22-0.76:424:49Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:183.911:45 AM5.75:382.87:21-0.56:434:49Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:304.012:525.16:592.98:25-0.26:444:49Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:374.32:154.68:452.89:300.16:454:48Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:324.73:454.310:232.310:280.36:464:48Third Quarter30Fri
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 10:59 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 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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