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 1h 49m 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 - Jun 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:253.95:395.110:510.55:478:06Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:523.76:255.512:171.211:45 AM0.85:468:06Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:103.67:085.91:190.612:351.25:468:07Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:173.77:506.12:130.01:211.55:468:08Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:133.78:296.33:00-0.52:061.75:468:08Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:023.89:066.33:42-0.82:471.95:468:09New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:473.89:436.24:22-0.93:272.15:468:09New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:313.810:186.05:00-0.94:052.25:458:10New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:143.85:38-0.74:442.45:458:10New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:583.76:15-0.55:262.55:458:11Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:423.86:51-0.36:142.65:458:11Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:074.92:283.87:280.17:092.75:458:11Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:494.53:173.98:060.48:182.85:458:12Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:384.04:064.08:460.89:522.65:458:12First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:433.54:524.39:311.111:252.35:458:12First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:163.15:334.610:201.45:468:13First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:473.06:094.912:291.711:08 AM1.75:468:13First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:023.16:455.31:181.111:55 AM1.95:468:13Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:033.27:215.72:000.512:392.05:468:14Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:533.47:596.12:390.01:242.05:468:14Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:373.68:386.43:18-0.52:092.15:478:14Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:193.89:196.63:57-0.92:552.05:478:14Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:024.010:026.74:37-1.23:432.05:478:14Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:474.110:476.55:19-1.34:332.05:478:15Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:344.36:02-1.25:282.05:488:15Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:224.46:46-1.06:312.05:488:15Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:305.62:134.67:31-0.67:422.05:488:15Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:304.93:074.98:180.09:071.95:498:15Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:434.14:045.19:100.510:441.65:498:15Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:133.65:015.410:071.15:508:15Third Quarter30Wed
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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