Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:33 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 6:10 pm (5.3 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 - Dec 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:094.21:584.08:442.78:570.76:464:48First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:024.53:283.510:232.39:501.16:474:48First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:454.74:563.311:321.710:361.56:484:48First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:215.06:123.312:251.26:494:48Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:545.27:143.31:070.76:504:48Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:245.48:023.41:430.36:514:48Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:555.78:423.512:272.22:16-0.16:514:48Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:255.89:183.61:012.42:48-0.36:524:48Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:566.09:543.61:352.43:20-0.56:534:48Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:286.010:323.62:092.53:53-0.66:544:48Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:006.011:113.62:442.54:28-0.76:544:49Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:355.911:533.73:222.65:05-0.66:554:49Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:125.74:052.65:42-0.56:564:49Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:353.710:55 AM5.34:582.76:21-0.36:574:49Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:193.911:45 AM4.86:032.77:020.06:574:50Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:064.212:484.27:242.67:460.56:584:50Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:554.52:133.69:032.28:360.96:584:50Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:435.03:573.210:331.59:311.36:594:51Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:305.55:313.211:420.610:271.67:004:51Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:176.06:493.312:38-0.27:004:51Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:046.47:513.51:29-0.97:014:52Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:516.78:423.712:172.02:16-1.37:014:52Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:376.99:293.91:102.13:00-1.67:024:53New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:236.910:134.02:012.13:43-1.77:024:54New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:076.710:574.12:502.14:26-1.57:034:54New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:516.311:414.13:392.15:07-1.27:034:55Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:355.84:312.25:46-0.87:034:55Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:254.211:20 AM5.15:272.26:24-0.27:044:56Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:104.212:084.36:292.37:010.37:044:57Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:564.31:053.67:462.37:380.97:044:57First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:454.42:273.09:292.18:231.47:044:58First Quarter31Sat
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 9:51 pm — 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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