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 : 11:16 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 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 - Feb 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:416.29:114.11:301.72:49-1.26:555:28Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:236.19:464.22:161.63:25-1.16:555:29Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:035.910:204.32:581.53:59-0.96:545:30Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:415.610:544.33:391.44:31-0.66:535:31Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:185.111:284.34:201.45:01-0.36:525:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:554.65:031.55:300.26:515:33Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:034.311:35 AM4.15:491.65:580.66:515:34Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:394.212:203.56:431.76:271.16:505:35Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:204.21:212.97:531.76:591.66:495:36Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:104.13:072.69:351.67:422.06:485:37Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:134.25:162.611:031.28:572.36:475:38Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:174.46:412.812:010.86:465:39Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:124.67:223.112:450.36:455:40Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:595.07:503.41:22-0.16:445:41Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:425.38:173.612:232.11:55-0.56:435:42Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:235.68:453.91:071.82:26-0.86:425:43Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:025.89:154.21:491.52:58-1.06:415:44New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:425.99:464.52:311.23:30-1.06:405:45New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:235.810:214.73:150.94:04-0.86:385:46New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:075.410:594.94:020.74:39-0.56:375:46Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:564.911:405.04:540.65:16-0.16:365:47Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:514.35:510.65:560.46:355:48Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:265.112:583.66:580.66:401.06:345:49Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:205.12:283.18:220.67:361.66:335:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:255.04:203.09:580.48:562.06:315:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:405.05:543.211:170.010:312.16:305:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:525.26:563.512:19-0.46:295:53Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:555.37:403.91:09-0.66:285:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 8:00 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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