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 : 9:41 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 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 - Apr 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:054.93:292.98:440.27:262.46:447:20Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:084.75:063.110:050.29:012.66:437:20Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:324.66:133.411:200.010:582.46:417:21Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:024.66:583.912:19-0.26:407:22Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:164.87:364.412:191.91:08-0.36:397:23Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:194.98:134.91:211.21:52-0.36:377:24Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:155.08:485.32:140.62:32-0.26:367:24Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:075.09:235.73:020.03:100.06:357:25New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:564.89:585.93:48-0.53:460.36:337:26New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:454.510:345.94:34-0.74:220.76:327:27New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:354.211:115.85:20-0.74:581.16:317:27New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:293.86:08-0.65:351.66:297:28Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:293.56:59-0.46:152.06:287:29Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:325.12:393.27:530.07:012.46:277:30Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:194.74:113.28:570.38:062.76:267:31First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:194.25:393.310:120.510:022.86:247:31First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:403.96:333.611:210.611:442.56:237:32First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:053.87:073.812:140.66:227:33First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:133.87:344.112:452.112:560.66:217:34Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:083.97:584.41:291.71:300.76:197:34Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:554.08:214.72:061.22:000.86:187:35Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:374.08:455.02:410.72:270.96:177:36Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:164.19:105.23:140.32:531.06:167:37Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:554.09:365.53:470.03:211.26:157:38Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:353.910:055.64:23-0.33:501.46:147:38Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:193.810:375.75:02-0.54:211.66:137:39Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:083.65:45-0.64:561.86:117:40Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:043.56:32-0.65:362.16:107:41Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:073.47:24-0.56:282.46:097:42Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:465.23:203.48:23-0.37:382.66:087:42Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 6:47 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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