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 6h 45m 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 (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:293.96:12-1.05:331.46:447:20Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:373.47:11-0.86:161.96:437:20Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:465.73:023.18:18-0.57:082.46:427:21Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:455.24:513.19:37-0.38:282.76:407:22Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:024.86:153.410:58-0.110:412.76:397:23Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:334.57:053.712:05-0.16:387:23Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:534.47:404.012:132.312:570.06:367:24Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:574.48:084.31:141.81:380.16:357:25Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:494.38:324.52:011.42:120.36:347:26Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:334.38:534.72:390.92:400.56:327:26Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:114.29:154.93:120.63:030.86:317:27Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:484.09:375.13:440.33:251.06:307:28New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:243.99:595.24:150.13:461.36:287:29New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:013.710:225.34:47-0.14:091.66:277:30New Moon14Sat
15Sun11:433.410:485.35:22-0.14:331.96:267:30New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:303.26:01-0.14:562.16:257:31Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:273.06:450.05:192.46:237:32Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:412.87:360.15:442.66:227:33Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:344.84:292.98:370.26:312.86:217:33Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:314.65:433.19:480.38:353.06:207:34First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:504.36:133.510:550.210:462.76:197:35First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:254.26:403.911:470.16:177:36First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:454.37:094.412:052.112:310.16:167:37Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:534.47:395.01:041.31:110.26:157:37Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:544.48:125.61:560.51:500.46:147:38Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:504.48:476.12:45-0.32:280.66:137:39Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:454.39:246.53:33-0.93:060.96:127:40Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:384.210:046.64:22-1.33:451.36:117:41Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:354.010:466.55:12-1.54:261.66:107:41Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:353.76:04-1.45:102.06:097:42Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 0% 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 (0% 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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