Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 8:54 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 53m at 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 - May 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:573.77:084.312:322.112:270.86:087:43First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:573.87:344.71:171.51:020.86:077:43Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:493.98:015.11:580.91:350.96:067:44Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:384.08:305.62:370.32:081.16:057:45Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:254.09:025.93:16-0.32:431.26:047:46Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:124.09:376.23:57-0.83:191.46:037:47Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:013.910:166.44:41-1.13:571.66:027:47Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:543.810:586.35:28-1.34:391.86:017:48Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:523.76:19-1.25:272.06:007:49Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:553.77:13-1.16:262.36:007:50Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:415.73:023.78:10-0.87:402.55:597:50Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:455.14:114.09:12-0.59:162.45:587:51Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:034.55:124.310:17-0.111:012.15:577:52Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:324.16:024.711:170.25:567:53Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:553.96:455.112:201.512:090.55:567:54Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:083.87:245.41:220.812:550.85:557:54Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:113.88:005.72:130.31:361.25:547:55Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:053.78:335.82:58-0.22:131.55:547:56Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:523.79:055.93:37-0.42:471.75:537:57New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:353.79:365.94:14-0.63:192.05:527:57New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:173.610:065.84:50-0.63:502.15:527:58New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:003.55:25-0.64:232.35:517:59New Moon22Thu
23Fri12:443.56:02-0.44:582.55:517:59Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:313.46:39-0.35:382.65:508:00Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:223.47:190.06:272.85:508:01Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:244.73:173.58:000.27:312.95:498:02Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:104.34:123.78:450.58:562.95:498:02First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:103.84:583.99:340.710:422.65:488:03First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:333.55:354.310:241.011:572.15:488:04First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:063.36:084.711:111.25:488:04First Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:233.36:415.112:511.411:55 AM1.45:478:05Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 5:22 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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