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 4h 04m 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 - Jun 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:125.02:543.67:49-0.17:042.95:478:05Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:564.53:463.78:310.28:202.95:478:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:484.04:343.99:150.610:052.75:468:07Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:583.55:134.210:000.911:382.35:468:07Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:323.25:474.510:451.35:468:08Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:593.06:184.812:391.711:26 AM1.65:468:08Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:143.06:505.21:271.112:051.85:468:09Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:173.17:225.62:080.512:442.05:458:09Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:083.37:576.02:460.01:232.25:458:10Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:533.48:346.33:23-0.52:042.35:458:10New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:353.59:136.54:02-0.92:472.35:458:11New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:193.69:546.64:42-1.23:322.45:458:11New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:043.75:25-1.34:202.45:458:11New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:513.86:08-1.35:132.45:458:12Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:384.06:52-1.16:162.45:458:12Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:185.82:274.27:37-0.87:292.45:458:13Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:175.13:184.58:23-0.38:552.25:468:13First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:274.34:104.99:100.310:331.85:468:13First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:543.75:015.310:020.911:581.15:468:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:323.35:505.710:551.45:468:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:043.26:366.01:060.411:49 AM1.85:468:14Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:233.37:216.22:03-0.212:412.25:478:14Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:223.48:046.32:51-0.61:312.45:478:14Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:093.68:466.43:35-0.92:182.55:478:14Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:503.79:246.34:14-1.03:022.55:478:14Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:273.710:016.14:51-0.93:432.55:488:15Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:033.75:27-0.84:222.55:488:15Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:393.86:01-0.65:032.55:488:15Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:153.86:33-0.35:482.65:498:15Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:513.97:040.06:392.65:498:15Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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