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 3h 01m 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 - Dec 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:175.15:064.111:351.611:190.66:474:48Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:575.56:174.112:320.96:474:48Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:355.87:194.012:030.91:220.26:484:48Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:106.18:134.012:441.22:06-0.26:494:48Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:436.29:014.01:211.62:47-0.56:504:48New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:156.29:463.91:561.93:25-0.76:514:48New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:476.110:313.82:292.14:02-0.76:524:48New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:186.011:183.73:022.44:40-0.66:524:48New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:495.73:352.65:18-0.46:534:48Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:063.710:21 AM5.44:122.85:58-0.26:544:48Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:573.610:57 AM5.04:562.96:390.16:554:49Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:533.611:37 AM4.55:523.17:240.46:554:49Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:533.712:284.17:083.28:140.66:564:49First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:473.91:413.69:023.09:060.96:574:49First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:274.23:223.310:392.69:571.16:574:50First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:014.54:493.311:372.010:411.36:584:50First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:324.95:593.312:211.36:594:50Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:025.36:583.51:010.66:594:51Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:345.77:503.612:011.61:400.07:004:51Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:096.18:373.812:411.72:19-0.67:004:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:466.59:243.91:221.82:59-1.17:014:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:256.710:113.92:051.93:42-1.47:014:53Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:076.811:014.02:502.04:27-1.57:024:53Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:526.611:544.03:382.15:14-1.47:024:54Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:426.24:332.26:03-1.27:034:54Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:484.111:37 AM5.75:372.36:53-0.87:034:55Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:464.312:395.06:532.37:46-0.37:034:56Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:464.51:554.28:262.28:430.37:044:56Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:444.83:273.710:061.89:430.77:044:57Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:375.15:003.411:251.110:391.27:044:58Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:245.56:223.312:270.57:044:58Waning Crescent31Mon
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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