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 2h 10m 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 - Oct 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:536.05:371.26:390.16:536:43Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:554.412:365.86:161.87:420.36:546:42Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:093.91:265.47:002.48:550.56:546:40Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:483.62:285.17:573.010:210.66:556:39First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:453.73:494.89:423.311:380.56:566:37First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:564.05:144.711:403.26:576:36First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:394.26:214.812:370.412:462.86:576:35Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:094.47:144.91:240.41:332.46:586:33Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:324.67:585.02:020.42:092.06:596:32Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:534.88:365.02:330.52:411.77:006:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:134.99:105.02:590.63:111.47:006:29Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:345.19:444.93:220.83:411.17:016:28Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:565.210:194.73:451.04:120.87:026:27Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:185.410:564.44:081.34:460.77:036:26Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:425.411:384.14:321.65:230.67:046:24Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:075.54:562.06:060.57:056:23Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:283.811:38 AM5.45:222.36:550.67:056:22Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:323.512:155.35:492.77:540.67:066:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:003.31:055.16:253.09:080.67:076:19Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:583.42:154.97:423.310:300.57:086:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:073.83:494.99:553.311:370.37:096:17Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:444.15:165.011:352.97:106:16Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:154.56:255.212:290.112:392.37:106:15Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:475.07:265.41:140.01:331.57:116:14Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:195.58:215.41:550.02:220.87:126:12Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:525.99:135.32:330.23:090.27:136:11New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:256.310:055.13:090.53:56-0.37:146:10New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:006.410:574.83:450.94:44-0.67:156:09New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:366.511:544.44:211.45:33-0.67:166:08New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:146.34:581.96:25-0.57:176:07Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:574.011:54 AM5.95:382.47:21-0.27:176:06Waxing 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 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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