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 4h 46m 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 - Oct 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:254.78:105.02:040.72:121.66:536:42Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:475.08:485.12:310.72:471.26:546:41Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:115.39:275.02:570.83:220.86:556:40New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:375.510:064.93:241.03:590.56:556:38New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:055.810:494.73:521.24:390.26:566:37New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:365.911:374.44:221.45:240.16:576:35New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:116.04:551.86:140.06:586:34Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:334.111:53 AM5.95:322.17:100.16:586:33Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:403.812:445.76:182.58:160.26:596:31Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:013.61:485.47:192.89:320.37:006:30First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:323.73:105.18:513.010:490.37:016:29First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:434.14:405.010:452.811:520.27:026:28First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:334.55:575.012:072.27:026:26Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:144.97:015.112:440.21:091.67:036:25Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:505.37:585.11:280.32:001.07:046:24Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:245.78:495.02:080.52:460.57:056:23Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:576.09:364.92:440.83:290.17:066:21Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:296.110:214.73:171.14:10-0.17:076:20Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:006.111:064.43:491.54:50-0.17:076:19Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:316.011:544.14:201.85:31-0.17:086:18Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:035.84:512.26:130.17:096:17Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:463.811:36 AM5.55:242.56:590.47:106:15Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:463.612:135.16:012.87:500.77:116:14Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:003.512:584.76:493.18:500.97:126:13Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:333.62:004.38:053.310:011.07:136:12Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:403.83:274.110:133.211:041.17:136:11Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:184.04:554.011:432.911:531.17:146:10Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:454.36:024.112:362.47:156:09Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:104.66:584.212:321.11:181.87:166:08Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:355.07:474.31:051.11:551.37:176:07Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:015.48:324.41:371.22:310.77:186:06Waning Crescent31Thu
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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