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 5h 36m 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 - Mar 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:144.27:072.911:330.79:532.76:265:55First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:304.47:193.112:200.36:255:56First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:294.77:353.412:56-0.16:245:56Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:185.07:543.712:112.11:28-0.46:225:57Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:035.38:174.112:561.71:58-0.66:215:58Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:455.58:434.51:391.22:27-0.66:205:59Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:275.59:114.92:210.72:57-0.56:186:00Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:115.39:435.23:050.33:28-0.36:176:01Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:575.010:175.53:520.04:010.06:166:01Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:474.510:565.64:42-0.24:350.56:146:02Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:453.96:38-0.26:121.07:137:03Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:415.61:543.37:42-0.16:541.67:127:04Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:335.43:253.08:590.07:482.17:107:05Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:385.15:203.010:290.09:142.47:097:06Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:014.96:463.311:49-0.211:142.47:087:06Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:254.97:373.712:51-0.47:067:07Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:355.08:154.012:372.11:42-0.57:057:08Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:335.08:464.31:371.62:23-0.57:037:09Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:225.09:134.52:251.22:58-0.37:027:10Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:054.99:394.73:050.83:27-0.17:017:10New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:434.710:044.93:420.63:540.26:597:11New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:194.510:285.04:160.44:180.56:587:12New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:564.210:535.04:500.34:410.96:577:13New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:333.811:195.05:250.35:041.26:557:13Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:153.56:030.35:281.66:547:14Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:033.16:460.45:511.96:527:15Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:164.72:072.87:360.66:142.26:517:16Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:544.53:522.68:400.86:362.56:507:17First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:444.310:060.86:487:17First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:004.17:023.111:250.610:312.86:477:18First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:354.17:203.412:190.46:467:19First 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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