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 5h 26m 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 - Jan 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:493.81:023.77:542.88:160.87:054:59First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:374.02:253.29:492.59:031.27:055:00First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:184.34:112.911:112.09:501.57:055:00First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:544.65:422.912:061.47:055:01First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:284.96:543.012:490.87:055:02Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:015.37:493.21:270.27:055:03Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:365.68:323.312:022.22:03-0.47:055:04Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:126.09:113.512:442.32:38-0.87:055:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:496.39:493.61:262.33:15-1.27:055:05Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:286.510:293.72:082.23:53-1.47:055:06Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:096.511:113.82:532.24:34-1.57:055:07Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:536.411:543.93:402.15:15-1.47:055:08Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:406.04:342.15:57-1.17:055:09Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:404.111:32 AM5.45:362.16:40-0.67:055:10Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:284.312:324.66:482.17:25-0.17:045:11Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:204.51:473.98:181.98:140.57:045:12Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:154.93:263.210:001.49:101.17:045:13Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:105.25:113.011:220.710:111.67:035:14Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:025.56:433.112:270.07:035:15Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:525.87:513.31:20-0.67:035:16Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:396.08:403.512:092.22:06-1.07:025:17Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:236.19:203.71:022.22:46-1.27:025:18Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:036.19:553.71:482.23:24-1.27:015:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:416.010:293.82:282.23:59-1.17:015:20New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:175.811:013.83:062.14:32-0.97:005:21New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:515.511:343.83:442.15:03-0.77:005:22New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:255.24:232.15:33-0.36:595:23Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:073.811:00 AM4.75:062.16:020.16:595:24Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:423.811:37 AM4.15:542.16:300.56:585:25Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:183.912:203.56:532.26:591.06:575:26Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:594.01:233.08:152.17:321.56:575:27First Quarter31Fri
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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