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 4h 40m 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 - Feb 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:444.612:433.47:071.46:371.16:555:28Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:324.82:112.98:341.27:221.56:555:29Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:334.94:102.710:110.88:282.06:545:30Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:425.25:502.911:270.29:582.26:535:31Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:495.56:563.212:25-0.46:525:32Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:505.97:423.61:15-1.06:515:33Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:456.28:214.012:231.81:58-1.36:515:34Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:366.38:574.31:211.52:38-1.46:505:35New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:226.39:334.52:121.23:16-1.46:495:36New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:076.010:094.73:001.03:52-1.16:485:37New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:515.610:464.83:470.84:27-0.76:475:38New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:355.011:234.94:350.85:01-0.26:465:39Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:214.45:250.95:330.46:455:40Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:014.812:123.76:191.06:041.06:445:41Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:424.71:143.07:241.26:361.56:435:42First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:284.52:502.68:521.27:132.06:425:43First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:284.45:202.610:311.18:172.46:415:44First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:404.36:512.811:430.710:122.66:395:45First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:474.57:273.112:330.46:385:46First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:424.77:513.31:110.16:375:47Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:274.98:113.512:202.21:43-0.26:365:47Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:075.18:323.81:012.02:11-0.36:355:48Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:435.38:544.01:371.72:37-0.46:345:49Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:185.49:184.22:131.43:02-0.56:335:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:535.39:444.52:491.13:28-0.46:315:51Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:305.110:124.73:270.83:55-0.26:305:52Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:094.810:434.94:090.64:240.16:295:53Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:544.311:185.04:560.54:540.56:285:54Waning Gibbous28Thu
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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