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 5h 22m 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 - May 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:463.79:125.43:360.12:561.56:087:42New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:243.69:375.54:08-0.23:221.76:077:43New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:043.510:045.64:42-0.33:491.96:067:44New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:483.410:345.65:18-0.44:172.16:057:45New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:373.35:58-0.44:472.36:047:46Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:333.26:42-0.45:222.56:037:46Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:363.17:30-0.36:102.76:027:47Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:335.03:453.38:23-0.17:252.96:017:48Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:324.74:453.59:220.09:082.86:017:49First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:504.35:294.010:220.110:552.46:007:50First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:224.16:074.511:160.35:597:50First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:463.96:435.012:111.612:040.55:587:51Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:593.97:205.61:110.812:480.75:577:52Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:054.07:586.12:050.01:311.05:577:53Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:044.08:386.52:54-0.72:131.25:567:53Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:594.09:186.73:42-1.22:561.55:557:54Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:523.99:596.74:29-1.53:391.85:547:55Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:463.810:426.55:17-1.54:232.05:547:56Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:433.86:06-1.45:102.35:537:56Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:403.76:56-1.06:042.55:527:57Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:155.52:413.77:46-0.67:072.75:527:58Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:084.93:443.88:38-0.28:272.85:517:59Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:084.34:433.99:320.210:132.65:517:59Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:233.85:314.210:260.611:442.25:508:00Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:503.46:084.411:151.05:508:01Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:093.26:404.712:471.711:57 AM1.35:498:01Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:183.27:105.01:351.212:341.65:498:02Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:163.37:395.32:150.71:071.85:488:03Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:033.38:085.52:510.31:402.05:488:03Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:453.48:385.73:24-0.12:132.15:488:04Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:253.49:095.93:57-0.42:462.25:478:05New Moon31Tue
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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