Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 54m at 8:54 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:54 pm (4.5 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 - Aug 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:374.28:517.03:17-1.12:301.86:098:00Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:154.59:406.93:57-1.23:241.66:107:59Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:554.810:276.64:37-1.14:161.36:117:58Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:355.111:166.15:17-0.95:101.26:117:57Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:175.25:56-0.46:071.26:127:57Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:085.41:015.36:340.27:081.36:137:56Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:044.61:475.37:130.88:181.46:137:55Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:093.92:385.27:531.59:451.46:147:54Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:373.33:385.28:402.111:181.26:157:53Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:353.14:455.19:472.56:167:52Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:173.35:485.212:330.911:14 AM2.86:167:50Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:163.56:425.41:290.612:242.86:177:49Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:523.77:295.52:130.31:172.66:187:48Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:193.98:085.72:490.21:592.56:197:47Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:414.08:445.73:190.12:352.26:197:46Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:034.29:175.73:450.03:092.06:207:45New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:274.39:495.74:100.13:431.96:217:44New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:514.510:215.54:340.24:181.76:227:43New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:174.610:555.24:590.34:561.66:227:41New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:454.811:334.85:240.65:371.56:237:40Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:144.95:500.96:251.56:247:39Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:164.312:485.06:181.37:201.56:247:38Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:093.81:285.16:481.78:291.46:257:37Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:223.32:215.27:242.110:001.36:267:35First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:123.13:305.38:172.511:270.86:277:34First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:003.24:485.59:492.86:277:33First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:083.55:585.812:320.311:25 AM2.76:287:31Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:543.96:586.21:25-0.112:372.36:297:30Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:324.37:536.42:10-0.51:381.96:297:29Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:084.78:446.52:51-0.62:321.46:307:27Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:435.19:326.43:30-0.63:221.06:317:26Full Moon31Sun
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 12:24 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 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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