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 6h 42m 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 - Apr 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:494.37:403.712:002.51:000.26:447:20Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:484.58:034.212:551.91:360.06:437:20Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:404.88:304.71:421.32:10-0.16:417:21Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:304.98:595.22:270.62:420.06:407:22Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:174.99:305.63:110.03:160.26:397:23Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:064.810:056.03:57-0.53:500.46:377:23Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:564.510:436.24:44-0.94:270.86:367:24Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:514.111:246.15:35-1.15:051.26:357:25Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:533.86:30-1.05:491.66:337:26Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:125.92:033.47:31-0.86:402.06:327:27Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:075.53:273.38:39-0.57:472.46:317:27Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:135.14:593.49:56-0.39:292.66:307:28Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:364.66:083.811:10-0.111:222.36:287:29Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:044.46:574.112:11-0.16:277:30Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:194.37:354.412:381.81:010.16:267:30Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:214.38:064.71:341.31:420.36:257:31Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:134.28:334.92:200.92:170.56:237:32Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:574.18:595.12:590.52:460.86:227:33Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:374.09:235.33:340.23:111.16:217:34New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:153.99:485.34:060.03:351.36:207:34New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:523.710:135.34:38-0.14:001.66:187:35New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:323.510:395.35:12-0.24:251.86:177:36New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:163.45:48-0.14:522.16:167:37Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:073.26:280.05:202.36:157:38Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:073.07:130.15:532.66:147:38Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:164.83:243.08:040.36:402.86:137:39Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:044.54:483.19:040.48:042.96:127:40First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:084.25:383.410:090.510:052.86:117:41First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:354.06:113.811:070.511:372.36:107:41First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:053.96:414.211:550.56:087:42First Quarter30Mon
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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