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 4h 12m at 9:41 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:01 am (4.0 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 - Sep 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:084.38:255.52:460.22:242.06:327:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:324.49:005.53:160.32:581.86:337:22Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:544.69:335.43:420.43:301.66:347:21New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:174.710:055.34:050.54:011.46:347:20New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:414.810:385.04:280.74:351.36:357:18New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:064.911:134.74:510.95:111.36:367:17New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:325.011:514.35:161.25:511.26:367:16Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:005.05:411.66:371.36:377:14Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:363.912:345.06:081.97:311.36:387:13Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:353.51:155.06:382.38:401.46:387:11Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:003.22:114.97:172.610:091.26:397:10First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:553.23:304.98:282.911:280.96:407:09First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:163.54:535.110:212.96:417:07First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:043.86:025.512:270.511:48 AM2.66:417:06Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:414.37:025.81:140.112:512.16:427:04Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:164.77:566.01:56-0.11:461.56:437:03Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:505.28:476.12:36-0.32:371.06:437:01Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:265.69:366.03:14-0.23:260.56:447:00Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:025.910:255.73:510.04:140.16:456:59Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:406.111:165.34:280.45:050.06:466:57Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:206.25:060.95:580.06:466:56Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:124.712:036.05:461.46:560.26:476:54Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:154.212:505.76:292.08:000.46:486:53Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:303.81:455.47:192.59:160.76:486:52Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:083.62:545.08:292.910:410.86:496:50Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:473.84:174.810:203.011:520.76:506:49Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:504.05:344.711:512.86:516:47Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:314.26:364.812:460.712:512.56:516:46Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:014.47:254.91:290.71:362.16:526:45Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:254.68:074.92:040.72:131.76:536:43Waning Crescent30Thu
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 12:21 am — 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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