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 6h 29m 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 - Feb 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:464.13:252.510:081.88:141.96:565:28First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:394.35:392.511:271.29:202.36:555:29First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:314.67:072.812:210.66:545:30First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:195.07:503.11:040.06:545:31Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:065.48:223.31:42-0.66:535:32Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:515.98:523.612:282.32:18-1.06:525:33Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:356.29:233.81:172.12:55-1.46:515:34Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:196.59:574.02:041.83:31-1.66:505:35Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:036.510:334.22:501.64:08-1.56:495:36Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:486.311:114.43:391.34:46-1.36:485:36Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:365.811:514.64:321.25:24-0.96:475:37Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:295.05:311.16:02-0.36:465:38Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:354.812:294.26:381.06:420.46:455:39Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:234.91:463.47:591.07:261.16:445:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:205.03:352.99:370.78:221.86:435:41Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:255.15:392.911:060.29:452.36:425:42Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:335.27:073.212:14-0.26:415:43Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:355.37:573.51:09-0.66:405:44Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:295.58:333.712:192.41:53-0.96:395:45Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:165.69:013.81:112.22:30-0.96:385:46Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:575.69:273.91:532.03:03-0.96:375:47New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:335.69:524.02:281.83:32-0.86:365:48New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:065.410:164.03:011.63:59-0.66:355:49New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:385.210:424.13:341.54:24-0.36:335:50New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:104.811:074.14:091.44:480.06:325:50Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:434.411:344.24:461.35:110.46:315:51Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:203.95:281.35:340.96:305:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:024.212:033.36:161.45:571.36:295:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:334.21:052.87:181.46:171.86:275:54First Quarter29Sat
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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