Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 19m at 9:41 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:476.19:183.81:232.02:58-0.56:474:48New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:196.210:003.91:592.13:34-0.76:484:48New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:546.310:443.92:362.24:14-0.96:494:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:336.211:323.93:172.34:56-0.96:504:48Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:156.04:042.45:40-0.86:504:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:234.011:03 AM5.65:002.56:26-0.56:514:48Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:164.112:005.16:082.57:16-0.26:524:48Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:134.31:104.57:322.58:100.26:534:48First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:104.72:383.99:152.19:080.66:544:48First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:045.14:143.610:441.510:071.06:544:48First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:535.55:393.511:510.711:011.36:554:49Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:395.96:513.612:470.06:564:49Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:236.27:513.81:36-0.56:564:49Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:056.58:423.912:401.82:20-0.96:574:49Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:466.59:273.91:261.93:02-1.16:584:50Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:256.510:104.02:092.03:41-1.16:584:50Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:026.310:534.02:512.14:19-1.06:594:51Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:396.011:353.93:322.34:56-0.87:004:51Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:165.64:152.45:33-0.47:004:51Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:183.910:54 AM5.15:012.56:08-0.17:014:52Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:023.911:34 AM4.55:552.66:440.37:014:52Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:484.012:204.07:002.67:210.77:024:53Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:384.11:223.48:292.68:031.27:024:53Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:284.32:563.010:132.28:521.57:024:54Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:144.54:392.811:231.79:461.87:034:55Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:554.86:022.912:141.17:034:55Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:325.17:043.112:550.67:044:56Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:095.57:503.31:320.07:044:57Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:465.88:293.512:112.12:08-0.57:044:57Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:246.19:063.712:562.12:43-0.97:044:58New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:036.49:433.91:402.03:19-1.27:054:59New Moon31Fri
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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