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 4h 26m 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 - Apr 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:174.49:324.83:180.73:220.56:457:19New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:524.39:534.93:480.53:430.86:447:20New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:264.110:165.14:190.34:041.06:427:21New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:023.810:395.14:520.14:271.36:417:21New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:423.611:045.15:280.14:501.66:407:22Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:283.36:080.15:121.96:387:23Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:243.06:530.25:352.26:377:24Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:084.92:412.87:480.35:592.56:367:24Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:534.84:402.88:550.46:442.76:347:25First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:544.56:013.010:150.38:552.96:337:26First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:204.46:333.411:220.211:032.66:327:27First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:534.47:013.812:140.06:317:28First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:074.57:304.312:192.012:57-0.16:297:28Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:114.78:014.91:171.31:37-0.16:287:29Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:084.88:345.52:080.52:150.16:277:30Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:034.79:096.02:57-0.32:520.36:257:31Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:554.69:456.33:45-0.83:290.66:247:31Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:484.410:236.44:34-1.24:061.06:237:32Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:444.011:056.35:24-1.34:461.46:227:33Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:443.76:17-1.25:281.86:217:34Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:513.57:13-0.96:172.26:197:35Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:405.53:103.38:15-0.57:182.66:187:35Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:395.04:393.49:24-0.28:482.86:177:36Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:524.45:493.610:350.110:522.66:167:37Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:194.16:353.911:370.36:157:38Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:403.97:094.212:142.212:260.46:147:38Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:453.87:374.51:111.71:060.66:127:39Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:403.88:014.71:551.21:390.96:117:40Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:263.88:245.02:320.82:061.16:107:41Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:083.88:485.23:050.42:321.36:097:42Waning Crescent30Sat
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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