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 2h 07m 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 - Sep 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:113.13:244.68:112.711:241.46:327:24First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:043.24:414.89:412.96:337:23First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:073.45:465.112:251.011:17 AM2.96:337:21First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:443.86:405.41:110.612:232.66:347:20Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:154.17:295.81:510.21:152.26:357:19Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:454.58:166.12:27-0.12:031.76:357:17Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:174.99:026.23:03-0.32:501.36:367:16Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:505.39:486.13:38-0.33:370.86:377:15Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:255.610:355.94:13-0.14:250.56:387:13Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:035.811:265.44:500.25:170.36:387:12Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:455.95:290.66:130.36:397:10Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:234.912:315.96:111.17:150.46:407:09Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:294.31:235.86:571.78:260.56:407:07Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:483.82:245.57:522.29:520.66:417:06Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:303.73:395.39:092.611:170.56:427:05Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:043.85:005.210:522.76:437:03Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:084.16:105.312:250.412:132.56:437:02Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:534.47:085.41:190.31:132.26:447:00Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:284.67:575.42:030.22:011.96:456:59Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:574.88:385.42:390.32:401.66:456:58Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:224.99:155.33:090.53:151.36:466:56New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:465.09:495.13:360.73:471.16:476:55New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:105.110:234.93:590.94:191.06:476:53New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:345.210:584.64:221.24:520.96:486:52New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:595.211:364.34:461.55:280.96:496:50Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:245.15:111.86:081.06:506:49Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:194.011:53 AM5.05:372.16:531.16:506:48Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:113.712:274.96:052.47:481.26:516:46Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:203.41:114.86:392.78:581.36:526:45First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:003.32:134.67:323.010:231.26:536:43First Quarter30Fri
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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