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 2h 37m 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 - Feb 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:045.89:343.91:561.93:11-1.06:565:28New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:405.710:004.02:341.83:40-0.86:555:29New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:145.510:264.13:091.64:07-0.66:545:30New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:465.110:534.23:451.54:31-0.36:545:31New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:194.711:204.34:221.54:550.16:535:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:534.211:484.35:031.55:180.56:525:33Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:303.75:481.55:410.96:515:34Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:194.412:153.16:421.66:021.46:505:35Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:544.41:252.67:561.66:201.86:495:36First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:394.44:042.39:471.46:272.26:485:37First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:444.511:150.96:475:38First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:584.77:302.812:100.36:465:39First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:025.07:433.112:52-0.26:455:40Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:565.48:033.41:28-0.76:445:41Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:465.88:283.812:282.12:02-1.06:435:41Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:326.18:564.11:191.62:36-1.26:425:42Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:186.29:264.52:071.23:09-1.26:415:43Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:036.010:004.92:550.83:43-1.16:405:44Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:505.610:365.23:450.44:17-0.76:395:45Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:405.011:155.44:390.24:52-0.16:385:46Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:364.311:595.45:370.25:280.56:375:47Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:423.56:420.26:061.16:365:48Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:485.42:082.98:020.36:501.86:345:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:495.24:152.79:370.27:542.36:335:50Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:055.06:083.011:030.09:512.66:325:51Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:255.07:063.312:08-0.36:315:51Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:345.17:423.612:58-0.56:305:52Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:305.28:103.812:292.11:39-0.66:285:53Waning Crescent28Mon
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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