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 : 11:15 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 6:07 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 - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:505.210:545.24:380.34:491.06:327:24Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:205.211:354.75:070.75:311.06:337:23Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:515.25:341.26:151.16:337:21Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:194.212:225.16:011.67:031.36:347:20Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:103.712:575.06:282.18:011.46:357:19Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:163.31:404.86:562.59:201.56:367:17Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:083.12:384.67:312.910:581.46:367:16Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:393.24:014.68:503.26:377:14Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:293.55:184.712:081.211:03 AM3.26:387:13Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:533.76:165.012:570.912:152.96:387:12Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:124.07:055.21:360.61:032.56:397:10Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:334.27:485.52:080.41:452.16:407:09Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:554.68:295.62:370.22:241.76:407:07Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:194.99:105.73:050.23:041.26:417:06New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:465.39:525.53:330.33:450.86:427:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:165.610:365.34:030.54:290.56:437:03New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:485.911:254.94:340.85:170.26:437:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:256.05:071.26:100.26:447:00Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:214.412:076.05:441.67:100.26:456:59Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:283.912:585.96:262.18:210.36:456:57Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:513.62:005.67:192.69:440.46:466:56First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:353.53:195.48:392.911:070.36:476:55First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:013.84:465.310:342.96:486:53First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:574.26:015.412:130.112:042.56:486:52Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:384.57:045.51:060.11:072.06:496:50Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:134.97:575.51:500.11:591.56:506:49Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:445.28:445.42:280.22:431.16:506:48Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:125.49:265.23:010.53:230.86:516:46Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:395.510:064.93:300.84:000.66:526:45Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:065.610:454.63:571.14:360.56:536:43Full Moon30Sun
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 8:41 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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