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 1h 51m 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 - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:366.68:303.712:002.12:02-1.37:054:59Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:256.89:143.912:572.02:46-1.67:055:00New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:116.89:564.11:512.03:29-1.77:055:01New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:576.710:374.22:421.94:10-1.67:055:02New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:416.311:194.33:311.84:50-1.37:055:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:255.84:221.85:28-0.97:055:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:014.311:10 AM5.15:171.96:04-0.37:055:04Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:434.411:58 AM4.36:162.06:390.37:055:05Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:274.412:533.67:262.07:130.97:055:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:144.52:092.99:011.97:501.57:055:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:064.54:062.610:391.58:362.07:055:08First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:004.76:112.611:501.09:412.37:055:09First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:504.97:282.912:420.67:055:10Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:365.18:083.11:220.17:045:10Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:185.38:363.31:55-0.27:045:11Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:575.69:003.412:322.42:26-0.57:045:12Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:345.89:253.61:142.32:55-0.87:045:13Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:095.99:523.71:532.23:24-0.97:035:14Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:435.910:203.92:322.03:53-0.97:035:15Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:195.810:514.03:121.84:23-0.97:025:16Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:565.611:234.23:551.74:53-0.67:025:17Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:375.111:584.54:441.65:24-0.37:025:18Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:254.55:391.55:570.27:015:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:374.712:223.86:451.46:310.77:015:20Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:234.91:403.18:071.37:111.37:005:21Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:185.13:342.79:470.98:051.86:595:22Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:235.35:312.711:110.39:252.26:595:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:305.66:533.112:15-0.46:585:24Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:325.97:443.41:08-0.96:585:25Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:296.28:233.712:022.21:53-1.36:575:26Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:206.38:584.01:031.92:34-1.46:565:27Waning Crescent31Thu
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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