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 2h 29m 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 - Nov 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:485.94:352.36:05-0.27:186:05Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:423.810:22 AM5.64:102.65:490.16:195:04Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:403.711:00 AM5.24:492.96:370.46:205:03Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:473.611:43 AM4.85:403.17:310.76:215:02Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:083.612:394.46:533.38:330.96:225:01Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:133.81:584.08:513.29:351.06:235:01Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:544.13:303.810:302.910:261.16:245:00Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:244.44:453.811:282.311:061.26:254:59Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:504.75:463.812:111.86:264:58Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:165.06:393.912:501.26:274:57Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:435.47:274.012:141.41:260.66:284:57Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:115.88:124.112:461.62:030.16:294:56Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:416.18:564.11:191.72:41-0.46:304:55New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:146.49:424.11:541.93:21-0.76:314:55New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:506.610:324.02:312.04:05-0.96:324:54New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:306.611:264.03:112.24:52-1.06:334:53Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:156.43:572.45:43-0.86:344:53Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:253.911:07 AM6.04:532.56:37-0.66:344:52Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:274.012:075.46:032.77:34-0.36:354:52Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:324.21:204.87:312.78:360.16:364:51First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:344.52:484.39:192.49:370.46:374:51First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:274.94:194.010:471.810:330.86:384:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:135.45:383.911:541.111:221.16:394:50Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:545.76:463.912:480.46:404:50Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:336.07:453.912:071.41:36-0.16:414:49Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:096.28:353.912:481.72:18-0.56:424:49Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:446.39:203.91:261.92:57-0.76:434:49Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:186.310:033.92:022.23:34-0.76:444:49Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:516.110:453.82:362.34:10-0.66:454:48Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:235.911:293.73:112.54:47-0.56:464:48Full Moon30Sun
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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