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 25m 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 - May 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:344.09:235.23:330.33:071.16:087:43Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:103.99:475.34:050.03:321.46:077:44Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:483.810:125.34:36-0.13:571.66:067:44Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:273.710:385.35:09-0.24:241.86:057:45Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:113.55:45-0.24:532.16:047:46Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:003.46:25-0.15:242.36:037:47Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:563.27:080.06:022.66:027:48Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:144.83:033.27:570.26:542.86:017:48Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:014.54:173.48:540.38:142.96:007:49Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:044.25:153.69:570.410:052.85:597:50Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:324.05:564.010:560.411:362.35:597:51Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:033.96:334.511:480.45:587:51Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:174.07:085.012:381.612:330.45:577:52Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:224.17:445.51:300.91:170.55:567:53Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:214.38:226.02:190.11:590.75:557:54Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:154.39:016.43:06-0.62:410.95:557:55New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:084.39:416.63:53-1.13:241.15:547:55New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:024.310:246.64:41-1.44:081.45:537:56New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:594.111:096.45:31-1.54:551.75:537:57Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:584.06:23-1.35:482.05:527:57Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:014.07:16-1.06:482.35:527:58Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:515.53:094.08:12-0.68:012.55:517:59Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:524.84:194.19:13-0.29:372.55:508:00First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:044.35:214.310:160.211:152.25:508:00First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:283.86:094.611:150.55:498:01First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:493.66:494.812:271.812:050.85:498:02First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:583.57:235.01:231.312:471.15:498:02Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:573.57:535.22:090.81:231.45:488:03Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:453.58:215.42:470.51:551.65:488:04Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:273.68:495.53:200.12:241.85:478:04Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:053.69:165.63:52-0.12:541.95:478:05Full Moon31Wed
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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