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 3h 03m 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 - Dec 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:295.76:273.612:290.36:474:48Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:086.37:313.81:19-0.56:484:48Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:506.78:283.912:181.82:07-1.16:494:48Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:337.09:204.01:051.92:53-1.56:494:48New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:187.110:114.01:532.13:40-1.76:504:48New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:037.011:034.02:422.24:28-1.76:514:48New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:506.711:554.03:322.35:15-1.46:524:48Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:396.24:272.46:03-1.06:534:48Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:484.111:30 AM5.55:302.56:50-0.56:534:48Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:424.212:274.76:422.67:370.16:544:48First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:384.31:344.08:132.58:260.66:554:49First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:314.53:013.49:572.29:171.26:564:49First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:184.74:383.111:161.710:061.66:564:49First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:595.06:063.012:151.16:574:49Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:355.27:173.11:010.66:584:50Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:095.48:083.31:390.26:584:50Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:425.68:473.412:112.42:13-0.26:594:50Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:155.89:213.512:492.52:45-0.46:594:51Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:485.99:533.51:252.53:16-0.67:004:51Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:206.010:273.62:012.53:48-0.77:004:52Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:536.011:023.62:382.54:21-0.87:014:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:275.911:393.73:162.54:54-0.77:014:53Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:035.73:582.55:28-0.67:024:53Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:163.810:43 AM5.34:472.56:03-0.47:024:54Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:553.911:29 AM4.85:472.56:380.07:034:54Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:374.212:264.17:002.47:170.47:034:55Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:224.51:423.58:322.18:000.97:034:56Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:114.93:303.010:101.58:521.47:044:56Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:025.35:152.911:250.79:531.87:044:57Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:525.86:413.112:25-0.17:044:58Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:436.37:403.41:17-0.87:054:58Waning Crescent31Mon
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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