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 49m at 11:16 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:30 am (3.4 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 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:433.69:445.74:24-0.33:242.15:478:06Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:223.610:135.64:57-0.43:562.25:478:06Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:053.65:32-0.44:302.45:468:07Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:503.66:09-0.45:082.55:468:07Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:373.66:48-0.35:532.65:468:08Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:283.77:30-0.26:502.85:468:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:424.83:223.88:150.08:042.85:468:09Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:404.44:154.19:050.39:382.65:458:09Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:563.95:024.59:590.511:122.15:458:10Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:313.75:465.010:540.85:458:10Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:583.66:295.512:221.411:46 AM1.05:458:11Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:123.77:116.01:200.612:351.25:458:11Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:173.87:546.52:12-0.21:241.35:458:12Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:144.08:386.83:00-0.82:131.55:458:12Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:074.19:226.93:47-1.23:021.65:458:12New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:584.210:076.84:34-1.53:501.85:468:13New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:504.210:526.65:20-1.54:411.95:468:13New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:424.26:07-1.35:342.15:468:13Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:354.26:54-0.96:332.35:468:13Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:305.52:304.37:40-0.57:392.45:468:14Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:234.83:274.48:270.09:002.45:468:14First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:254.14:244.59:170.610:362.35:478:14First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:423.65:154.710:101.011:571.95:478:14First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:103.26:004.911:031.45:478:14First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:333.16:395.112:591.411:50 AM1.75:488:15Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:433.27:145.31:480.912:332.05:488:15Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:373.37:485.52:290.51:122.15:488:15Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:193.48:205.73:040.21:492.25:498:15Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:563.68:525.83:36-0.12:252.35:498:15Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:303.79:235.94:08-0.33:012.35:498:15Full Moon30Fri
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 1:53 am — 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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