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 6h 36m 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 - Dec 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:286.58:574.01:021.82:38-0.96:474:48New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:076.89:444.11:441.93:21-1.26:484:48New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:496.910:344.12:291.94:06-1.46:494:48New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:346.811:264.13:162.04:53-1.46:494:48Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:226.44:092.15:42-1.26:504:48Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:214.211:16 AM5.95:102.36:33-0.86:514:48Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:184.312:175.26:232.47:26-0.36:524:48Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:184.51:294.57:512.38:220.26:534:48First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:184.82:573.99:332.09:220.76:534:48First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:145.14:313.510:591.410:191.16:544:48First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:025.45:553.512:040.86:554:49Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:475.77:063.512:580.26:564:49Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:275.98:013.61:43-0.26:564:49Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:046.08:463.712:422.02:22-0.56:574:49Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:396.09:253.71:212.22:58-0.66:584:50Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:126.010:013.71:562.33:31-0.66:584:50Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:435.910:373.72:302.34:02-0.66:594:50Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:145.811:133.73:042.44:34-0.56:594:51Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:465.511:513.73:402.55:06-0.47:004:51Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:185.24:202.55:39-0.17:004:52Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:303.810:53 AM4.85:062.66:120.17:014:52Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:113.811:33 AM4.46:012.76:460.57:014:53Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:563.912:223.87:102.77:240.87:024:53Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:434.11:313.38:432.58:071.27:024:54Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:304.43:162.910:202.08:581.57:034:54Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:144.84:562.911:261.49:551.77:034:55Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:565.26:153.012:170.67:034:56Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:395.77:153.31:02-0.17:044:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:236.28:053.61:45-0.77:044:57Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:086.68:493.812:361.92:27-1.37:044:58Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:536.89:314.11:281.83:09-1.67:054:58New Moon31Tue
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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