Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:33 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 5:29 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:514.17:555.42:240.41:522.36:327:24Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:124.38:325.52:530.32:272.06:337:23Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:344.59:065.63:190.33:011.76:337:22New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:584.79:415.53:440.33:351.56:347:20New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:224.910:165.34:090.44:121.26:357:19New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:495.110:545.14:350.64:511.16:357:17New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:175.311:364.75:020.95:341.06:367:16Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:505.45:311.26:240.96:377:15Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:264.212:285.46:021.67:220.96:377:13Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:283.81:145.46:392.08:320.96:387:12Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:513.42:145.37:262.410:000.86:397:11First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:383.33:335.38:392.811:220.56:407:09First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:063.64:565.410:272.86:407:08First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:024.06:075.712:260.211:56 AM2.56:417:06Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:454.47:085.91:17-0.11:012.06:427:05Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:224.88:036.02:02-0.21:561.56:427:03Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:565.28:525.92:42-0.22:461.06:437:02Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:305.59:395.83:190.03:320.66:447:01Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:035.710:245.43:530.34:160.46:446:59Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:375.811:105.04:270.75:010.36:456:58Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:115.811:594.54:591.15:470.46:466:56Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:465.65:311.66:350.66:476:55Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:524.012:245.46:052.17:290.86:476:53Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:563.61:065.06:402.58:331.16:486:52Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:233.41:594.77:252.99:561.26:496:51Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:253.43:144.58:433.211:171.26:506:49Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:373.74:414.410:553.26:506:48Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:153.95:504.512:151.012:102.96:516:46Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:414.16:444.712:590.912:582.56:526:45Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:034.47:294.91:340.81:372.16:526:44Waning Crescent30Mon
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 9:01 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (59% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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