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 42m 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 - Feb 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:066.39:314.21:541.73:11-1.46:555:28New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:506.110:054.42:411.43:46-1.26:555:29New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:305.810:384.53:261.34:18-0.96:545:30New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:115.311:114.64:101.24:49-0.46:535:31Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:514.611:454.64:561.25:170.16:525:32Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:334.05:451.35:440.76:515:33Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:204.512:213.36:391.46:101.26:515:34Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:574.51:272.77:491.56:341.76:505:35First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:434.43:342.49:341.46:582.26:495:36First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:444.311:071.06:485:37First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:564.47:342.812:080.66:475:38First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:594.67:523.112:520.26:465:39Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:514.98:093.31:26-0.26:455:40Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:355.28:273.512:212.31:56-0.56:445:41Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:155.58:473.81:042.02:24-0.76:435:42Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:535.79:114.01:441.72:51-0.86:425:43Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:305.79:364.32:231.33:19-0.86:415:44Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:095.610:054.63:041.03:47-0.66:405:45Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:505.210:364.93:480.84:16-0.36:385:46Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:354.811:115.14:360.64:470.16:375:46Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:274.111:515.25:300.55:200.66:365:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:293.56:330.55:551.26:355:48Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:375.21:532.97:490.46:371.76:345:49Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:365.23:532.79:250.37:382.26:335:50Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:525.15:452.910:51-0.19:272.56:315:51Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:145.26:473.311:57-0.511:072.36:305:52Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:245.47:273.712:49-0.86:295:53Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:245.68:004.012:172.01:33-0.96:285:54Waning Crescent28Thu
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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