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 43m 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 - Jul 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:493.35:545.712:071.011:07 AM1.55:508:15Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:163.36:435.91:130.412:051.95:508:15Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:263.57:306.12:08-0.112:592.15:518:14Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:193.68:126.22:54-0.41:492.25:518:14Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:013.88:516.23:34-0.62:342.35:528:14New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:373.89:286.14:10-0.63:142.35:528:14New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:123.910:026.04:44-0.63:512.35:538:14New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:454.010:365.75:15-0.54:292.35:548:13New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:194.05:46-0.35:082.35:548:13Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:534.16:16-0.15:512.45:558:13Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:294.16:450.26:392.45:558:13Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:204.62:074.27:150.67:352.55:568:12Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:034.12:484.37:461.08:462.45:568:12First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:573.53:354.58:211.410:222.25:578:11First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:213.14:254.79:021.811:471.75:588:11First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:122.95:155.09:572.15:588:11First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:443.06:025.412:471.211:02 AM2.35:598:10Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:503.26:495.81:350.512:022.36:008:09Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:383.57:356.22:170.012:582.36:008:09Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:193.88:216.62:57-0.61:522.16:018:08Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:574.19:066.83:36-0.92:441.96:028:08Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:354.39:526.84:16-1.23:351.76:028:07Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:164.610:396.64:55-1.24:271.66:038:06Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:584.911:296.15:36-1.05:231.56:048:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:435.16:17-0.66:231.46:058:05Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:235.51:305.26:58-0.17:301.46:058:04Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:234.72:215.37:420.58:481.46:068:04Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:354.03:185.48:291.210:221.26:078:03Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:093.44:225.59:271.811:490.96:078:02Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:553.35:255.610:392.26:088:01Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:253.46:235.712:580.511:52 AM2.46:098:00Waning Crescent31Sat
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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