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 3h 16m 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 - Nov 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:404.96:274.612:000.412:431.67:196:05Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:145.57:314.612:430.61:370.87:196:04Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:486.08:314.61:230.82:270.07:206:03Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:236.59:264.52:011.13:14-0.67:216:02New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:596.710:194.32:391.54:01-1.07:226:01New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:366.811:124.23:171.84:47-1.17:236:01New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:146.711:094.02:552.24:35-1.06:245:00New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:556.43:352.55:25-0.86:254:59Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:093.810:37 AM6.04:182.86:17-0.46:264:58Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:143.711:25 AM5.45:103.07:110.06:274:57Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:283.712:214.86:183.28:100.36:284:57First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:403.91:304.37:593.39:100.76:294:56First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:314.12:573.99:593.010:040.96:304:55First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:074.34:213.711:112.510:481.16:314:55First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:354.65:303.612:021.96:324:54Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:004.96:283.612:431.46:334:53Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:255.27:193.71:190.86:344:53Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:515.58:043.712:251.81:530.46:354:52Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:175.88:463.712:542.02:260.06:364:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:456.09:273.71:242.23:00-0.46:374:51Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:166.210:103.71:552.33:37-0.66:374:51Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:486.310:573.62:282.54:17-0.76:384:50Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:256.211:483.63:042.65:00-0.76:394:50Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:056.13:452.75:46-0.66:404:50Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:423.610:52 AM5.84:372.96:34-0.56:414:49Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:393.711:48 AM5.35:462.97:25-0.26:424:49Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:364.012:564.77:152.98:190.16:434:49Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:284.42:214.29:022.69:140.56:444:49Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:144.83:573.810:331.910:060.96:454:48Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:565.45:223.711:411.010:551.26:464:48Waning Crescent30Tue
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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