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 5h 04m at 8:08 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:50 am (4.8 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 - Sep 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:054.612:195.65:541.27:020.86:327:24Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:044.01:035.66:291.78:110.86:327:23Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:203.51:585.67:092.29:380.86:337:22First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:073.23:105.58:062.611:080.56:347:20First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:563.44:335.69:442.96:357:19First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:053.75:495.712:180.111:29 AM2.86:357:18Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:504.16:535.91:14-0.212:432.46:367:16Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:264.57:486.02:00-0.31:411.96:377:15Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:584.88:376.02:40-0.32:311.56:377:13Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:295.19:225.83:16-0.23:161.16:387:12Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:595.310:045.53:480.13:590.86:397:11Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:295.510:465.14:180.54:400.76:407:09Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:585.511:294.64:470.95:220.76:407:08Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:285.55:141.46:050.86:417:06Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:154.211:59 AM5.35:411.86:521.06:427:05Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:083.712:335.16:072.37:471.26:427:04Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:163.31:144.96:352.79:001.36:437:02Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:133.12:094.67:083.010:341.36:447:01Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:334.511:481.16:446:59Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:193.64:594.611:023.36:456:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:403.86:034.812:390.912:142.96:466:57Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:584.16:545.01:180.71:012.56:476:55Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:174.37:385.21:500.51:402.16:476:54Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:384.78:205.32:190.52:181.66:486:52Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:015.09:015.42:460.52:561.16:496:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:275.49:435.33:130.63:360.66:496:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:555.810:275.03:420.84:180.26:506:48New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:266.011:154.74:121.15:040.06:516:47New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:016.24:451.45:56-0.16:526:45Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:114.311:42 AM6.25:201.96:530.06:526:44Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 10:59 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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