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 58m 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 - Jan 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:065.77:313.41:20-0.17:054:59Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:465.98:253.512:151.82:03-0.57:055:00Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:226.09:093.612:572.12:42-0.77:055:01Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:576.09:473.61:362.23:17-0.87:055:01New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:306.010:243.62:112.33:51-0.87:055:02New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:015.810:593.62:452.44:24-0.77:055:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:335.611:353.63:202.44:56-0.67:055:04New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:055.43:562.45:29-0.47:055:05Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:133.610:38 AM5.04:372.56:02-0.17:055:06Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:523.611:13 AM4.65:252.66:360.27:055:06Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:343.711:54 AM4.16:232.67:110.57:055:07Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:193.812:483.67:392.67:500.97:055:08First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:064.02:123.09:252.38:361.37:055:09First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:514.44:112.810:541.89:301.67:045:10First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:344.75:462.811:541.010:261.97:045:11First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:155.26:573.112:420.37:045:12Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:585.77:513.31:25-0.47:045:13Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:426.18:353.612:122.12:06-1.07:035:14Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:276.59:173.81:032.02:48-1.57:035:15Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:126.89:584.01:531.93:30-1.87:035:16Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:586.810:414.12:421.84:12-1.87:025:17Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:456.611:264.33:341.74:55-1.77:025:18Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:356.24:291.65:39-1.37:015:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:124.411:28 AM5.55:291.66:22-0.77:015:20Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:014.512:274.76:381.67:06-0.17:005:21Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:534.71:373.88:011.57:540.67:005:22Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:514.83:123.29:401.38:501.36:595:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:505.05:022.911:070.89:571.86:585:24Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:475.26:413.012:160.26:585:25Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:395.37:463.31:09-0.26:575:26Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:265.58:303.412:042.31:52-0.56:565:27Waning Crescent31Thu
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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