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 1h 26m 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 - Apr 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:064.79:374.83:090.83:240.16:457:19Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:434.610:024.93:440.63:500.46:437:20Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:184.410:264.94:160.44:130.76:427:21Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:534.210:504.94:490.34:371.06:417:22Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:313.911:154.95:230.25:011.36:397:22Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:123.66:000.35:271.66:387:23Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:003.36:410.45:541.96:377:24Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:124.61:593.07:290.56:242.26:357:25Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:494.43:242.98:280.77:032.56:347:26Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:384.25:123.09:440.78:232.86:337:26Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:514.06:173.211:010.610:322.86:317:27Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:274.06:523.611:590.411:572.46:307:28Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:444.27:224.012:450.26:297:29Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:464.57:524.412:541.81:260.06:277:29Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:404.78:244.91:421.22:03-0.16:267:30Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:324.98:575.42:280.52:400.06:257:31Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:214.99:315.83:13-0.13:170.16:247:32New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:114.810:086.14:00-0.63:550.46:227:33New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:024.610:486.24:48-1.04:350.76:217:33New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:594.311:326.15:39-1.15:171.26:207:34Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:013.96:34-1.06:041.66:197:35Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:205.82:113.77:33-0.87:002.06:187:36Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:155.43:333.68:39-0.58:122.46:177:36First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:204.94:593.79:54-0.29:562.56:157:37First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:414.46:064.011:070.011:362.26:147:38First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:074.26:554.312:080.16:137:39First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:204.17:344.612:461.812:570.36:127:40Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:214.18:064.81:391.31:390.56:117:40Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:124.18:335.02:230.92:130.76:107:41Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:554.18:595.13:000.52:420.96:097:42Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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