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 6h 47m 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 - Oct 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:244.012:396.16:112.38:070.06:536:43Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:463.71:405.77:062.79:250.26:546:42First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:303.72:575.38:273.110:470.36:546:40First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:563.94:265.010:303.111:550.36:556:39First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:504.25:455.012:012.76:566:38First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:284.56:495.012:480.31:022.26:576:36Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:594.87:414.91:310.41:501.76:576:35Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:245.08:254.92:060.62:301.36:586:33Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:485.29:054.72:350.93:041.06:596:32Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:105.49:414.63:001.13:360.77:006:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:325.510:174.43:221.44:070.57:006:30Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:555.610:544.23:441.74:390.47:016:28Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:185.611:353.94:072.05:140.47:026:27Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:445.54:312.35:530.47:036:26Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:223.711:12 AM5.44:552.56:370.67:046:24Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:193.411:46 AM5.35:192.87:290.77:046:23Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:353.312:285.05:453.08:310.87:056:22Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:283.31:264.86:383.39:450.87:066:21Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:423.62:484.68:433.410:520.77:076:19Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:113.94:244.510:493.111:440.67:086:18Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:364.35:414.612:022.57:096:17Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:044.86:454.812:270.512:561.77:096:16Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:335.37:434.91:060.61:460.97:106:15Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:055.98:384.91:430.72:330.27:116:14Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:396.49:314.82:200.93:20-0.57:126:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:156.710:244.72:581.24:08-0.97:136:11New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:546.911:194.43:371.54:58-1.17:146:10New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:366.94:171.95:50-1.17:156:09Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:204.211:21 AM6.65:012.26:47-0.87:166:08Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:263.912:126.15:522.67:46-0.57:176:07Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:393.81:125.66:562.98:51-0.17:176:06Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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