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 35m at 1:50 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:303.47:165.61:370.712:371.55:478:05Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:283.57:536.12:210.01:201.65:478:06Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:193.78:336.53:04-0.62:041.85:468:07Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:083.89:156.83:47-1.12:501.85:468:07Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:573.99:596.84:32-1.53:371.95:468:08Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:484.010:456.75:18-1.64:272.05:468:08Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:404.16:06-1.55:232.15:468:09Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:344.26:55-1.36:272.25:458:09Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:315.82:304.37:45-0.97:402.25:458:10Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:325.13:274.58:36-0.39:082.15:458:10Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:444.34:254.89:300.210:471.85:458:11Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:113.75:185.110:270.75:458:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:423.46:065.412:091.311:22 AM1.25:458:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:063.36:505.61:140.712:121.65:458:12Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:183.47:305.82:070.212:591.95:458:12Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:133.48:075.92:52-0.21:412.15:468:13Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:563.58:425.93:30-0.42:202.35:468:13Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:343.69:155.94:05-0.52:562.45:468:13New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:093.69:475.94:37-0.53:302.45:468:13New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:443.610:195.75:09-0.54:062.55:468:14New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:203.75:41-0.44:432.55:468:14New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:573.76:13-0.35:242.65:478:14Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:353.86:45-0.16:122.65:478:14Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:004.92:143.97:170.27:072.75:478:14Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:414.42:564.07:510.58:152.65:478:15Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:323.93:404.38:270.99:442.45:488:15First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:413.44:254.69:081.211:161.95:488:15First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:223.15:105.09:581.65:488:15First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:003.05:545.412:231.310:53 AM1.85:498:15First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:193.16:395.91:170.611:49 AM2.05:498:15Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 38% 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 First Quarter (38% 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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