Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 33m at 1:33 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:40 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:124.812:265.96:011.07:110.56:317:25Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:164.21:155.96:401.68:230.56:327:24Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:363.62:135.77:262.29:520.66:337:22First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:263.33:265.58:282.711:200.46:347:21First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:163.54:495.510:133.06:347:20First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:243.86:025.612:300.211:53 AM2.86:357:18Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:064.17:035.71:250.01:012.56:367:17Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:394.47:545.72:09-0.11:532.16:367:15Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:064.68:375.72:460.02:351.86:377:14Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:314.89:155.53:180.13:121.56:387:13Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:544.99:505.33:440.43:461.36:387:11Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:175.110:245.04:080.74:191.16:397:10Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:415.110:594.74:301.04:531.06:407:08Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:045.211:374.34:521.35:301.06:417:07Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:295.25:141.76:101.16:417:06Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:193.911:57 AM5.15:372.16:571.26:427:04Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:123.512:305.05:592.47:551.36:437:03Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:293.11:124.86:172.89:151.46:437:01Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:144.710:501.26:447:00Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:434.711:560.96:456:58Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:173.65:074.911:003.26:466:57Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:333.96:115.212:430.612:122.86:466:56Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:544.37:065.51:220.31:052.26:476:54Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:194.77:575.71:570.11:531.66:486:53Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:475.28:455.72:300.12:390.96:486:51Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:175.79:345.63:030.23:260.36:496:50New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:506.110:245.33:370.44:14-0.16:506:49New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:266.411:174.94:110.85:04-0.46:516:47New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:056.54:481.35:59-0.46:516:46Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:164.411:49 AM6.45:271.86:59-0.36:526:44Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 4:36 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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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