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 : 11:58 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 7:40 am (3.0 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 - Dec 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:365.96:383.712:380.26:474:48Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:176.37:433.71:29-0.56:474:48Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:576.68:383.812:261.92:15-1.06:484:48Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:376.89:283.91:112.12:59-1.36:494:48New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:186.710:163.81:542.33:42-1.36:504:48New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:576.611:033.82:372.44:25-1.26:514:48New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:376.211:513.83:202.55:07-1.06:524:48Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:175.84:052.75:48-0.66:524:48Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:383.810:58 AM5.34:552.86:28-0.26:534:48Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:263.811:41 AM4.75:532.97:080.26:544:48Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:163.912:314.17:052.97:490.66:554:49First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:054.11:383.58:472.88:331.16:554:49First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:494.33:153.110:282.39:181.56:564:49First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:284.64:542.911:351.810:041.86:574:49First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:024.96:162.912:231.26:574:50Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:365.27:213.11:040.66:584:50Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:095.58:083.31:400.06:594:50Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:445.88:483.412:102.42:15-0.46:594:51Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:206.19:253.512:512.42:50-0.87:004:51Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:586.410:033.61:332.43:26-1.17:004:52Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:366.510:423.72:152.44:04-1.27:014:52Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:176.511:233.83:002.34:43-1.37:014:53Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:006.23:492.35:23-1.17:024:53Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:064.010:48 AM5.84:462.36:04-0.87:024:54Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:504.211:41 AM5.15:522.26:45-0.37:034:54Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:374.412:444.47:102.17:280.27:034:55Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:284.82:063.68:451.88:160.87:034:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:215.13:513.110:221.29:111.47:044:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:145.55:343.011:370.510:111.97:044:57Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:055.97:023.112:38-0.27:044:58Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:546.17:583.41:29-0.87:044:58Waning Crescent31Fri
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 9:49 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 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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