Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 6:48 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:283.36:45-0.75:332.56:087:43Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:363.27:37-0.46:192.76:077:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:414.93:593.28:330.07:222.96:067:44Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:354.45:143.49:350.39:053.06:057:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:474.05:593.610:370.511:112.86:047:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:163.76:303.911:290.66:037:47Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:353.56:554.212:212.312:100.86:027:47Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:403.57:194.51:101.712:451.06:017:48Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:363.57:434.91:501.21:151.26:007:49Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:253.68:085.22:260.71:441.46:007:50Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:103.68:345.53:010.22:131.65:597:51Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:533.69:035.83:36-0.32:431.85:587:51New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:373.69:346.04:13-0.63:152.05:577:52New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:243.510:096.14:52-0.93:482.15:567:53New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:153.45:36-1.04:262.35:567:54New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:113.46:23-1.05:102.55:557:54Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:103.47:13-0.96:072.65:547:55Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:245.63:123.58:06-0.77:222.75:547:56Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:255.14:133.89:02-0.48:572.75:537:57First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:394.65:044.210:00-0.110:442.25:527:57First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:084.15:484.710:560.25:527:58First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:363.86:295.212:051.511:45 AM0.65:517:59Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:543.77:075.71:100.712:311.05:517:59Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:043.67:466.12:040.01:141.35:508:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:053.78:246.32:53-0.61:561.75:508:01Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:593.79:016.43:38-1.02:361.95:498:02Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:483.79:386.34:21-1.23:152.25:498:02Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:373.610:156.25:03-1.13:542.45:488:03Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:263.65:45-1.04:342.55:488:04Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:143.56:26-0.85:162.75:478:04Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:033.57:08-0.56:052.85:478:05Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 10:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 77% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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