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 : in 5h 29m at 9:42 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:44 pm (4.8 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 - Jun 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:155.32:303.97:35-0.47:142.65:478:06Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:034.83:303.98:230.08:292.75:468:06Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:594.24:284.19:130.410:072.65:468:07First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:093.75:194.310:060.811:362.35:468:07First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:353.36:004.510:581.15:468:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:553.26:354.812:391.811:43 AM1.45:468:08First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:043.27:075.01:281.312:231.65:468:09Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:023.37:385.32:080.81:001.85:458:09Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:503.48:085.62:440.41:351.95:458:10Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:313.58:395.83:180.02:112.05:458:10Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:103.69:116.03:52-0.42:472.15:458:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:503.79:446.14:26-0.63:242.15:458:11Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:313.710:206.15:03-0.84:042.25:458:12Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:153.85:41-0.84:472.35:458:12Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:013.96:22-0.85:372.45:458:12Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:494.07:04-0.66:372.45:468:13Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:335.22:404.27:49-0.37:482.45:468:13Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:324.73:344.58:370.09:162.35:468:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:464.14:294.99:300.410:531.85:468:14Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:183.75:205.310:270.85:468:14Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:503.56:095.712:121.111:24 AM1.25:468:14Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:103.56:566.11:150.412:181.55:478:14Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:183.67:426.42:09-0.21:111.75:478:14Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:153.88:266.62:58-0.72:011.85:478:14Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:043.99:096.63:42-1.02:491.95:488:15New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:494.09:506.54:24-1.13:352.05:488:15New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:334.110:306.25:04-1.14:202.15:488:15New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:174.15:44-0.95:052.25:498:15Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:004.16:22-0.65:532.35:498:15Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:444.16:59-0.26:452.55:498:15Waxing 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 1:13 pm — 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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