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 : 8:08 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 3:02 pm (4.3 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 - Apr 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:124.69:144.22:211.72:53-0.16:457:19Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:484.79:344.42:521.43:190.06:447:20Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:224.79:554.63:221.03:430.16:427:21New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:564.610:174.73:530.74:060.36:417:21New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:304.410:404.94:250.54:290.66:407:22New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:084.211:055.05:010.34:540.96:387:23New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:503.811:335.15:400.25:191.36:377:24Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:413.46:250.25:461.76:367:24Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:055.11:463.17:170.26:152.16:347:25Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:465.03:192.98:220.26:552.56:337:26Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:394.85:193.09:430.28:142.86:327:27First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:554.76:313.311:060.010:272.86:307:28First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:294.77:113.712:10-0.36:297:28First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:504.87:454.212:012.41:02-0.56:287:29Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:565.08:174.61:061.81:47-0.66:277:30Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:555.28:495.11:591.12:27-0.66:257:31Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:485.29:225.42:480.43:04-0.46:247:31Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:385.09:555.73:35-0.13:400.06:237:32Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:284.710:285.94:21-0.54:140.56:227:33Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:194.411:035.85:08-0.74:481.06:207:34Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:143.95:56-0.75:221.56:197:35Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:153.56:47-0.55:582.06:187:35Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:175.32:283.37:42-0.36:372.56:177:36Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:004.94:103.28:460.07:302.96:167:37Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:534.45:553.410:010.39:193.16:157:38Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:104.06:493.611:130.311:372.96:147:39Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:443.97:213.812:100.46:127:39Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:583.97:454.112:422.512:550.46:117:40Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:554.08:054.31:262.01:310.46:107:41Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:434.18:264.62:021.62:010.56:097:42Waning Crescent30Tue
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 5:35 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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