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 3h 45m 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 - Jan 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:223.911:03 AM4.85:182.36:090.17:054:59Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:014.011:49 AM4.36:172.36:440.47:055:00Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:444.212:493.77:322.27:240.87:055:01Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:324.52:173.19:081.98:121.37:055:02Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:264.94:092.910:371.39:131.67:055:03Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:195.35:423.011:440.510:191.87:055:03Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:115.86:553.212:39-0.27:055:04Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:026.27:503.61:27-0.97:055:05Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:536.68:363.812:221.92:12-1.47:055:06Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:416.89:194.11:181.82:56-1.77:055:07New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:296.810:014.32:111.63:38-1.77:055:08New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:156.610:434.53:021.54:19-1.67:055:09New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:016.211:274.63:541.55:00-1.27:055:10Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:495.54:491.55:39-0.77:045:11Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:114.611:39 AM4.85:471.66:18-0.17:045:12Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:574.612:344.06:531.76:560.57:045:12Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:464.61:423.38:151.77:371.27:045:13First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:404.73:222.89:551.58:271.77:035:14First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:394.75:232.711:191.19:342.17:035:15First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:364.86:552.912:200.67:025:16First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:265.07:463.11:060.27:025:17Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:115.28:193.31:43-0.17:025:18Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:515.48:453.412:312.32:15-0.37:015:19Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:275.59:093.61:122.22:43-0.57:015:20Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:015.69:343.71:482.03:11-0.67:005:21Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:335.710:013.92:241.93:37-0.76:595:22Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:065.610:294.03:001.74:04-0.66:595:23Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:395.410:594.23:381.64:32-0.56:585:24Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:155.111:304.34:191.65:00-0.26:585:25Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:554.65:061.55:300.16:575:26Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:054.511:42 AM4.06:011.56:020.66:565:27Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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