Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 8:08 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 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 - Jun 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:323.510:035.74:56-0.53:452.45:478:06New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:123.55:30-0.54:192.55:478:06New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:543.56:05-0.44:572.65:468:07Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:373.56:42-0.35:412.75:468:07Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:233.67:19-0.26:362.85:468:08Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:274.83:093.77:580.17:452.85:468:08Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:184.43:554.08:400.49:132.65:468:09First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:253.94:384.49:260.710:502.25:458:09First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:573.45:194.810:151.05:458:10First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:323.36:005.412:051.511:06 AM1.35:458:10First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:543.36:425.91:040.711:56 AM1.65:458:11Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:053.47:266.41:56-0.112:471.75:458:11Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:043.68:116.82:45-0.81:381.95:458:12Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:563.88:587.03:32-1.42:301.95:458:12Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:463.99:457.14:19-1.73:222.05:458:12Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:354.110:336.95:06-1.74:142.05:468:13Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:254.25:52-1.65:102.15:468:13Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:154.36:39-1.36:102.25:468:13Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:135.82:064.47:24-0.87:182.25:468:13Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:095.12:584.58:09-0.28:362.25:468:14Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:114.33:514.78:550.410:112.15:468:14Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:273.64:444.99:441.011:411.65:478:14Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:023.15:325.110:351.55:478:14Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:383.06:155.212:501.211:26 AM2.05:478:14Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:003.16:555.41:450.712:132.25:478:15Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:573.27:325.62:280.312:572.45:488:15Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:393.48:085.73:050.01:382.55:488:15Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:123.58:425.93:38-0.22:172.55:498:15Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:433.59:155.94:09-0.42:542.55:498:15New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:133.69:476.04:40-0.53:312.55:498:15New Moon30Sun
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 5:35 pm — 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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