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 5h 26m 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 - Oct 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:073.74:464.710:543.36:536:42Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:204.05:554.912:230.612:072.86:546:41Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:384.36:525.21:020.412:582.26:556:39Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:014.87:445.31:360.31:441.56:566:38Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:285.38:335.42:090.32:290.86:566:37Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:575.89:235.32:410.53:150.26:576:35New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:296.210:135.13:150.74:02-0.36:586:34New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:046.611:064.73:491.14:51-0.66:596:33New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:426.74:251.55:44-0.76:596:31Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:054.311:25 AM6.65:041.96:43-0.67:006:30Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:124.012:156.35:482.47:47-0.37:016:29Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:313.71:145.86:442.89:00-0.17:026:27First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:083.72:285.38:033.110:190.17:036:26First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:333.93:575.010:053.111:280.27:036:25First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:274.35:224.811:442.77:046:24First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:064.66:314.812:230.312:492.27:056:22Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:384.97:284.71:080.51:401.67:066:21Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:065.18:164.61:450.72:221.27:076:20Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:305.48:594.52:151.02:580.87:076:19Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:535.59:374.32:411.33:310.57:086:18Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:165.710:154.23:041.64:030.37:096:16Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:395.710:534.03:271.94:350.27:106:15Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:035.711:353.83:502.25:090.27:116:14Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:295.74:142.45:470.27:126:13Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:233.610:57 AM5.54:392.76:300.37:136:12Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:213.411:30 AM5.35:042.97:180.57:146:11Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:333.312:115.15:323.18:150.67:146:10Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:143.41:044.86:273.39:200.77:156:09Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:233.62:194.58:253.410:250.77:166:08Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:523.93:544.310:333.111:180.77:176:07Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:174.35:194.311:512.57:186:06Third Quarter31Wed
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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