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 2h 49m 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 - Oct 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:484.88:444.92:320.82:461.46:536:42Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:105.09:194.92:570.93:171.16:546:40New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:325.29:534.83:201.13:480.86:556:39New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:565.410:284.63:441.34:210.76:566:38New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:205.511:074.44:081.54:570.56:566:36New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:465.511:504.14:331.85:360.56:576:35Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:155.55:012.06:200.56:586:34Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:413.811:50 AM5.45:312.47:120.66:596:32Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:443.512:345.26:072.78:140.77:006:31Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:063.41:325.07:002.99:280.77:006:30First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:383.62:514.98:303.110:430.67:016:28First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:433.94:254.810:272.911:440.47:026:27First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:274.35:435.011:522.47:036:26First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:054.86:495.112:340.312:531.77:046:24Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:415.37:475.21:180.31:461.07:046:23Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:175.88:415.31:590.42:350.47:056:22Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:536.29:325.22:380.53:23-0.27:066:21Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:296.510:235.03:160.84:09-0.57:076:20Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:076.611:154.73:541.24:57-0.67:086:18Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:456.54:321.65:46-0.57:096:17Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:114.311:26 AM6.25:132.06:38-0.37:096:16Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:124.012:115.75:582.47:330.07:106:15Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:223.81:015.26:512.88:350.47:116:14Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:463.82:024.78:023.19:450.77:126:13Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:093.93:224.39:543.110:540.87:136:12Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:044.14:484.111:322.811:500.97:146:10Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:434.45:594.112:342.47:156:09Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:134.66:564.112:341.01:191.97:166:08Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:384.97:444.21:091.21:571.47:166:07Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:025.18:274.21:401.32:311.07:176:06Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:275.49:064.22:071.43:030.67:186:05Waning Crescent31Sun
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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