Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 11:58 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:363.64:145.09:573.36:536:43Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:003.95:345.212:020.311:38 AM2.96:546:41Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:264.46:395.412:480.112:432.26:546:40Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:554.97:375.61:290.01:371.56:556:39Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:255.48:315.62:060.12:270.76:566:37Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:575.99:235.42:420.33:160.16:576:36New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:316.310:145.13:170.64:04-0.46:586:34New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:066.511:074.73:511.04:53-0.66:586:33New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:436.64:271.55:45-0.66:596:32Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:054.311:23 AM6.45:032.06:40-0.47:006:31Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:103.912:086.05:432.57:40-0.17:016:29Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:283.612:595.56:292.98:500.37:016:28Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:123.62:055.07:363.310:080.57:026:27First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:443.83:314.69:403.411:180.67:036:25First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:354.04:594.511:333.17:046:24First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:084.36:084.512:130.612:362.67:056:23First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:334.57:034.512:550.71:222.17:056:22Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:554.87:494.51:290.92:001.67:066:20Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:155.08:304.51:571.02:331.27:076:19Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:365.39:084.42:221.23:050.87:086:18Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:585.59:464.32:441.53:360.57:096:17Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:215.710:254.13:081.74:090.27:106:16Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:455.811:063.93:322.04:450.17:116:15Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:125.911:543.73:572.25:240.07:116:13Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:425.94:232.56:090.07:126:12Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:503.511:17 AM5.84:512.76:590.17:136:11Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:573.412:025.65:253.07:570.27:146:10Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:213.412:585.36:223.29:030.37:156:09Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:433.62:135.08:033.310:110.37:166:08Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:314.03:454.710:083.111:110.37:176:07Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:074.45:134.611:392.47:186:06Third Quarter31Sun
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 3:23 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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