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 34m 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 - Jan 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:093.810:47 AM4.84:592.45:560.17:054:59Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:473.911:25 AM4.35:502.46:280.47:055:00Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:284.012:103.86:512.57:010.87:055:00Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:124.11:113.38:152.37:401.27:055:01Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:014.32:522.89:572.08:281.67:055:02Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:504.64:432.711:121.49:281.97:055:03Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:375.06:082.912:060.77:055:04Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:235.57:093.212:520.07:055:05Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:095.97:563.51:34-0.77:055:05Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:556.48:383.712:242.02:15-1.27:055:06Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:416.79:184.01:171.82:56-1.57:055:07New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:276.89:594.22:081.73:36-1.77:055:08New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:136.710:424.52:591.54:18-1.67:055:09New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:016.311:274.63:521.45:00-1.47:045:10Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:525.74:501.45:42-0.97:045:11Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:134.811:47 AM5.05:531.46:24-0.37:045:12Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:034.912:504.17:051.47:090.47:045:13First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:575.02:093.48:341.37:591.07:035:14First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:575.03:542.910:111.09:011.67:035:15First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:595.15:432.911:310.610:142.07:035:16First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:585.37:043.112:330.17:025:17Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:505.47:563.31:22-0.27:025:18Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:375.58:333.512:192.22:01-0.57:015:19Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:175.69:023.61:052.22:35-0.67:015:20Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:535.69:283.71:442.13:04-0.67:005:21Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:265.69:543.82:181.93:31-0.67:005:22Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:575.510:213.92:511.83:57-0.56:595:23Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:285.310:484.03:251.74:22-0.46:595:24Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:595.011:174.14:011.74:48-0.16:585:25Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:324.711:474.14:411.75:140.26:575:26Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:084.25:251.75:410.56:575:27Waning 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 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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