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 1h 06m 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 - Aug 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:014.55:35-0.15:251.86:098:00Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:334.76:040.26:161.86:107:59Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:054.81:094.96:340.67:151.76:117:58Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:574.21:505.17:061.18:261.66:117:57Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:053.62:405.37:421.69:571.36:127:56First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:443.13:425.58:292.111:280.86:137:55First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:413.04:525.79:402.56:147:54First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:123.35:586.112:390.211:09 AM2.66:147:53Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:103.66:586.41:35-0.312:262.56:157:52Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:524.07:536.62:24-0.71:302.26:167:51Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:284.38:436.73:06-0.92:261.96:177:50Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:034.69:296.63:46-0.93:171.66:177:49Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:374.810:136.34:22-0.84:051.46:187:48Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:125.010:565.84:57-0.44:521.36:197:47Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:475.111:415.25:300.05:401.36:207:46Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:235.16:010.56:301.36:207:45Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:284.51:005.16:321.17:261.56:217:44Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:203.91:395.07:011.78:321.66:227:42Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:283.32:254.87:312.210:041.66:227:41Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:203.03:264.88:072.711:371.46:237:40Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:513.14:394.89:183.06:247:39Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:583.35:454.912:431.111:14 AM3.16:257:37Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:273.66:395.21:310.712:242.96:257:36Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:483.87:245.52:080.41:142.76:267:35Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:074.08:035.72:390.21:542.46:277:34Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:284.28:415.83:070.12:322.16:287:32Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:504.49:175.83:340.03:091.76:287:31New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:144.79:545.73:590.03:481.46:297:30New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:415.010:335.54:260.24:291.26:307:28New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:105.211:165.14:540.45:141.06:307:27Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:425.45:230.86:050.96:317:26Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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