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 5h 40m 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 - Jul 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:144.43:004.48:050.58:512.45:508:15Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:103.73:464.58:401.110:292.25:508:15Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:293.14:334.79:181.611:561.85:518:15Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:182.85:184.910:032.05:518:14Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:052.86:015.11:001.310:57 AM2.45:528:14Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:243.06:435.41:480.811:51 AM2.65:528:14Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:103.27:235.72:280.312:422.75:538:14Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:433.48:025.93:03-0.11:292.75:538:14Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:123.58:406.23:36-0.42:142.65:548:13Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:413.79:176.34:08-0.72:562.55:558:13New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:123.89:546.44:40-0.83:392.35:558:13New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:454.010:336.25:13-0.94:232.25:568:12New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:194.25:46-0.85:132.15:568:12Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:564.46:20-0.56:082.05:578:12Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:025.41:354.76:55-0.17:121.95:588:11Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:554.72:185.07:310.48:271.85:588:11Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:014.03:075.28:091.09:591.55:598:10First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:303.34:035.58:541.611:310.96:008:10First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:233.05:035.89:532.16:008:09First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:063.16:026.112:440.311:06 AM2.46:018:09Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:203.46:596.41:44-0.312:182.56:028:08Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:103.77:526.62:34-0.71:222.56:028:07Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:493.98:406.73:18-1.02:192.36:038:07Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:244.19:246.63:58-1.13:082.26:048:06Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:584.210:056.34:35-1.03:542.06:048:05Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:324.410:446.05:10-0.74:382.06:058:05Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:054.55:42-0.45:221.96:068:04Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:384.56:110.06:091.96:068:03Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:024.91:124.66:390.56:592.06:078:02Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:444.21:464.67:061.17:582.06:088:01Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:333.62:254.67:311.69:172.06:098:01Third 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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