Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 9:42 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 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 - Feb 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:045.911:134.83:571.04:50-1.06:555:28Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:545.411:575.04:520.95:29-0.66:555:29Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:494.75:530.96:110.06:545:30Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:455.012:543.97:031.06:550.76:535:31First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:395.12:193.28:290.97:481.36:525:32First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:425.14:092.910:070.78:591.86:515:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:515.15:533.011:270.210:242.16:505:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:575.37:043.312:29-0.26:495:35Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:555.47:513.61:19-0.56:495:36Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:455.58:273.812:362.01:59-0.76:485:37Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:295.68:563.91:241.82:34-0.76:475:38Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:065.59:234.02:031.63:04-0.66:465:39Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:415.49:494.12:381.53:31-0.56:455:40Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:135.210:154.23:121.43:57-0.36:445:41Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:455.010:424.33:451.34:21-0.16:435:42Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:184.611:104.34:211.34:450.26:415:43Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:524.211:394.35:001.35:100.66:405:44Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:303.75:441.35:361.06:395:45Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:114.312:163.26:361.46:021.46:385:46Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:484.21:242.87:441.56:321.86:375:47Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:374.23:242.59:221.37:152.26:365:48Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:454.35:252.610:490.98:492.46:355:48Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:004.56:292.911:480.410:282.46:345:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:044.97:063.312:34-0.16:325:50Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:595.37:383.71:14-0.66:315:51Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:505.78:104.112:341.71:51-0.96:305:52Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:375.98:434.51:241.22:27-1.16:295:53New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:246.09:184.92:130.83:04-1.16:275:54New Moon28Mon
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 6:21 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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