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 3h 14m 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 - May 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:254.18:484.82:351.12:280.66:087:43Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:054.19:105.13:070.72:540.86:077:43Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:444.19:345.43:390.33:191.06:067:44New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:244.09:595.64:14-0.13:461.36:057:45New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:083.810:285.74:51-0.34:141.66:047:46New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:573.611:005.75:32-0.54:441.96:037:46New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:553.46:18-0.65:182.26:027:47Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:033.37:10-0.56:002.56:017:48Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:235.43:243.38:09-0.47:022.86:017:49Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:215.14:483.59:17-0.38:363.06:007:50First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:364.85:463.810:28-0.310:352.75:597:50First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:074.56:284.311:30-0.25:587:51First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:324.47:064.812:012.212:22-0.15:577:52Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:444.47:415.21:051.41:070.05:567:53Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:484.48:155.71:590.71:480.35:567:53Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:454.38:496.02:480.02:270.65:557:54Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:384.29:236.23:33-0.53:031.05:547:55Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:294.19:566.24:17-0.83:381.45:547:56Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:213.910:306.15:01-1.04:121.85:537:56Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:163.75:46-0.94:482.25:527:57Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:143.56:31-0.75:252.55:527:58Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:183.47:18-0.56:092.85:517:59Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:215.03:323.48:09-0.17:063.15:517:59Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:074.64:503.69:050.28:323.25:508:00Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:074.15:433.810:050.410:433.05:508:01Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:313.76:184.011:010.65:498:01Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:593.66:454.312:042.611:47 AM0.75:498:02Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:103.57:114.612:562.112:260.95:488:03Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:103.57:354.91:381.51:001.15:488:03Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:033.68:015.32:151.01:311.35:488:04Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:513.68:285.62:500.42:021.55:478:05Waning Crescent31Fri
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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