Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 4:54 am (-1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:34 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:244.46:594.011:58-0.26:077:43First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:464.57:274.512:112.312:44-0.26:067:44Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:534.67:575.01:091.61:26-0.26:057:45Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:544.78:295.52:010.82:040.06:047:45Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:504.79:026.02:500.02:420.36:037:46Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:444.69:376.33:38-0.63:190.76:037:47Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:394.310:136.44:26-1.13:561.16:027:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:364.110:526.45:15-1.34:341.66:017:49Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:383.86:07-1.35:142.06:007:49Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:463.67:01-1.06:002.55:597:50Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:195.63:063.58:00-0.76:572.95:587:51Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:125.14:383.69:04-0.48:213.15:577:52Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:184.55:473.810:13-0.110:323.05:577:53Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:424.16:324.011:160.25:567:53Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:083.97:054.312:022.612:070.35:557:54Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:183.87:314.51:002.112:490.55:547:55Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:173.87:544.81:451.61:230.85:547:56Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:073.78:175.02:221.11:511.05:537:56Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:513.78:395.32:560.72:171.35:537:57Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:323.79:025.53:270.32:421.55:527:58New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:133.69:275.63:59-0.13:081.85:517:58New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:553.69:535.74:33-0.33:352.05:517:59New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:413.510:215.85:09-0.54:032.35:508:00New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:323.45:49-0.54:332.55:508:01Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:303.36:33-0.55:082.75:498:01Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:353.37:21-0.55:542.95:498:02Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:175.33:463.48:14-0.47:063.15:488:03Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:145.04:463.79:12-0.28:473.15:488:03First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:274.65:304.110:11-0.110:392.75:488:04First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:574.26:074.511:060.15:478:05First Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:244.16:425.112:012.011:55 AM0.35:478:05First Quarter31Sun
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 8:14 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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