Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 13m at 6:32 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 1:18 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Mar 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:124.23:122.48:491.36:352.26:265:55First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:084.310:341.06:255:56First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:264.47:162.911:420.410:032.86:235:57First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:394.77:333.212:31-0.16:225:57Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:395.27:543.51:12-0.66:215:58Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:325.68:193.812:222.21:49-1.06:205:59Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:216.08:484.21:121.72:25-1.36:186:00Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:086.210:184.51:591.24:00-1.37:177:01Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:546.110:524.83:460.84:35-1.17:167:02Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:425.811:275.14:350.45:11-0.87:147:02Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:325.25:270.15:46-0.27:137:03Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:055.312:284.56:230.06:230.57:127:04Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:475.31:323.87:260.17:011.27:107:05Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:335.22:553.18:390.27:441.87:097:06Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:295.04:582.910:100.28:462.47:077:06Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:414.86:573.111:390.010:462.77:067:07Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:044.77:593.512:49-0.37:057:08Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:184.88:373.812:252.61:43-0.47:037:09Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:174.99:043.91:282.32:26-0.57:027:10Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:055.09:274.12:141.93:01-0.57:017:10Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:455.09:484.22:501.63:30-0.46:597:11Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:205.010:084.33:221.33:55-0.26:587:12New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:534.810:294.53:521.04:180.06:567:13New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:254.610:514.64:230.84:390.36:557:13New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:594.311:134.74:550.75:010.66:547:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:344.011:364.75:300.65:221.06:527:15Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:153.66:090.65:441.46:517:16Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:014.71:063.16:540.66:031.96:507:17Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:304.62:182.87:480.76:182.26:487:17Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:074.59:010.76:477:18First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:014.410:370.66:457:19First Quarter31Tue
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 9:55 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (10% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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