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 3h 01m 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 - Nov 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:534.02:275.28:232.910:000.07:196:05First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:024.33:564.710:182.811:050.37:206:04First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:554.64:224.510:482.210:590.56:215:03First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:385.05:354.311:541.611:450.86:215:02Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:145.46:384.312:461.06:225:01Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:475.77:324.212:251.11:310.56:235:00Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:175.98:204.11:001.42:110.16:245:00Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:466.09:024.01:311.72:47-0.16:254:59Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:146.09:433.91:592.03:21-0.26:264:58Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:416.010:243.82:262.33:55-0.26:274:57Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:095.811:093.72:542.54:30-0.26:284:57Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:385.711:573.63:242.75:080.06:294:56Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:105.43:562.85:490.16:304:55Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:513.510:46 AM5.14:353.06:330.36:314:55Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:543.511:28 AM4.85:283.27:210.66:324:54Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:013.612:234.46:463.38:140.76:334:53Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:533.91:384.08:353.29:090.96:344:53Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:294.23:143.710:162.79:581.16:354:52Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:594.64:383.711:172.010:421.26:364:52Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:285.05:483.712:061.36:374:51Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:595.56:493.812:500.56:384:51Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:336.17:444.012:021.51:34-0.26:384:50Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:106.58:364.112:431.72:18-0.86:394:50New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:506.99:264.11:251.83:03-1.36:404:50New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:327.110:184.12:092.03:50-1.56:414:49New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:177.011:134.12:562.14:40-1.56:424:49New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:056.73:472.25:31-1.36:434:49Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:104.110:58 AM6.24:452.46:23-1.06:444:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:094.111:57 AM5.65:542.57:17-0.56:454:48Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:104.31:054.87:192.68:130.06:464:48First Quarter30Sat
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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