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 - Sep 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:184.76:327:24Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:063.45:315.012:341.011:03 AM3.26:337:23Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:163.76:285.31:180.612:163.06:337:21Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:313.97:175.71:550.21:082.66:347:20Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:514.28:035.92:270.01:542.16:357:19Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:154.68:466.12:57-0.22:381.66:357:17New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:415.09:306.03:27-0.23:231.16:367:16New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:115.410:165.73:570.04:090.66:377:15New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:435.811:055.34:290.34:580.36:387:13New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:196.05:020.75:520.26:387:12Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:004.711:59 AM6.15:371.36:520.26:397:10Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:034.112:466.06:151.88:010.36:407:09Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:223.61:425.86:592.49:240.46:407:08First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:093.42:545.68:002.810:540.36:417:06First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:003.64:215.49:473.16:427:05First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:063.95:415.412:060.111:38 AM2.96:427:03First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:484.26:465.51:030.012:492.56:437:02Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:204.57:405.51:490.01:432.06:447:00Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:484.78:265.52:270.12:271.66:456:59Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:125.09:065.32:590.33:051.36:456:58Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:365.19:435.13:260.53:401.06:466:56Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:595.310:194.83:500.94:130.96:476:55Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:225.410:554.54:121.24:470.86:476:53Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:455.411:344.14:331.65:230.76:486:52Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:095.44:551.96:020.86:496:51Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:193.811:36 AM5.35:172.36:470.96:506:49Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:143.412:075.15:382.67:421.16:506:48Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:343.212:484.95:522.98:551.26:516:46Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:464.710:261.16:526:45Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:134.611:350.96:536:44Third Quarter30Sun
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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