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 : in 3h 08m at 11:15 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:143.78:156.92:51-1.01:432.15:508:15Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:013.99:037.03:37-1.32:382.05:508:15Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:464.19:506.94:21-1.53:312.05:518:14Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:304.310:366.65:04-1.54:221.95:518:14Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:144.45:46-1.25:152.05:528:14Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:584.56:27-0.86:122.05:528:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:105.51:434.67:06-0.37:132.15:538:14Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:004.72:284.67:440.38:222.15:538:14Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:564.03:174.78:220.99:512.05:548:13Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:093.44:094.89:031.511:251.75:558:13Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:502.95:014.99:512.05:558:13Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:382.95:505.112:381.310:49 AM2.35:568:12Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:023.16:355.31:320.911:48 AM2.55:568:12Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:523.37:165.52:150.512:402.65:578:11Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:263.47:555.72:510.11:272.65:588:11Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:553.68:315.93:23-0.12:092.55:588:11Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:223.79:066.13:53-0.32:482.45:598:10New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:503.99:406.14:23-0.53:272.36:008:10New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:194.010:156.04:52-0.54:062.26:008:09New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:514.210:525.85:22-0.54:492.16:018:08New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:244.45:53-0.35:372.06:028:08Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:594.66:240.06:311.96:028:07Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:184.91:374.86:570.47:341.96:038:07Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:134.22:215.07:320.98:511.76:048:06First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:243.63:145.38:121.410:261.46:048:05First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:043.14:155.59:041.911:510.86:058:04First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:533.15:195.910:152.26:068:04First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:203.36:196.212:570.211:32 AM2.46:078:03Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:213.67:156.51:52-0.412:422.46:078:02Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:063.98:086.72:40-0.81:442.26:088:01Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:454.28:566.73:23-1.02:382.06:098:00Full Moon31Tue
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 2:42 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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