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 4m at 3:01 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:473.96:18-1.05:421.86:087:43Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:513.77:11-0.76:342.26:077:44Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:435.33:033.68:07-0.47:372.56:067:45Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:394.74:223.69:100.09:062.76:057:45First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:474.25:313.810:180.310:562.56:047:46First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:103.86:204.111:200.56:037:47First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:313.76:574.312:132.112:100.76:027:48First Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:373.67:274.61:081.712:510.96:017:49Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:333.77:544.81:521.21:261.06:007:49Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:203.78:205.12:280.81:561.25:597:50Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:013.78:455.33:020.42:241.45:587:51Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:403.79:115.43:340.12:511.55:587:52Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:183.79:385.64:06-0.23:201.75:577:52Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:583.710:065.64:40-0.43:501.95:567:53Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:423.610:375.65:17-0.54:222.05:557:54Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:293.55:56-0.54:582.25:557:55Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:213.56:39-0.55:402.45:547:55Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:183.57:26-0.46:362.65:537:56Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:415.03:213.68:18-0.27:492.75:537:57Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:424.64:223.99:150.09:262.65:527:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:014.25:144.310:150.211:062.15:517:58Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:343.96:004.811:120.45:517:59Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:573.96:425.312:201.412:040.65:508:00Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:093.97:235.81:190.712:520.85:508:01Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:134.08:046.22:12-0.11:381.05:498:01Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:114.18:446.53:01-0.72:221.25:498:02Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:034.19:256.63:47-1.13:061.45:488:03New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:544.110:066.54:32-1.33:501.75:488:03New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:464.010:476.35:18-1.34:351.95:488:04New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:393.96:03-1.15:222.25:478:04Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:343.96:49-0.86:142.45:478:05Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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