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 01m at 8:08 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:565.411:575.65:38-0.25:520.96:327:25Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:395.56:170.36:530.96:327:24Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:564.81:255.56:581.08:020.96:337:22Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:064.12:185.47:411.79:251.06:347:21First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:383.63:215.38:342.310:570.86:347:19First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:363.54:345.29:562.86:357:18First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:113.75:455.312:140.511:35 AM2.96:367:17First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:084.06:455.41:150.312:462.86:367:15Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:444.27:355.52:030.11:382.66:377:14Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:124.38:175.62:410.02:192.36:387:13Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:354.48:545.63:140.02:522.16:397:11Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:574.59:275.63:420.13:221.96:397:10Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:194.69:585.44:070.33:531.76:407:08Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:424.710:305.24:310.54:241.56:417:07Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:064.811:044.94:540.74:591.46:417:05Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:314.911:404.55:181.05:371.46:427:04Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:574.95:431.46:201.36:437:03Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:234.112:264.96:081.87:101.46:437:01Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:183.71:024.96:342.38:141.46:447:00Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:393.31:494.97:032.79:401.36:456:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:513.22:574.97:543.011:121.06:466:57Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:343.44:245.09:523.26:466:56Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:193.85:405.312:170.511:33 AM3.06:476:54Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:514.16:425.71:080.112:392.66:486:53Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:224.57:386.11:52-0.31:332.06:486:51Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:544.98:296.32:32-0.52:231.46:496:50Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:265.39:196.23:10-0.53:110.96:506:48New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:005.610:086.03:46-0.34:000.46:516:47New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:365.910:595.64:230.14:500.16:516:46New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:136.011:535.04:590.65:420.06:526:44Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 11:35 am — 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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