Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 22m at 10:29 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:076.011:134.94:010.94:51-1.16:565:28Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:575.311:585.04:560.95:31-0.56:555:29Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:514.65:561.06:110.16:545:30Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:445.012:533.87:031.16:520.86:535:31Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:364.92:133.18:281.17:391.46:525:32First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:364.84:062.810:050.98:442.06:525:33First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:434.85:592.911:260.610:112.26:515:34First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:484.87:093.112:270.26:505:35Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:445.07:513.41:13-0.16:495:36Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:315.18:213.512:212.21:50-0.36:485:37Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:115.38:453.71:052.12:21-0.46:475:38Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:465.39:083.81:411.92:48-0.46:465:39Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:195.49:314.02:141.73:13-0.46:455:40Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:505.39:564.12:461.53:37-0.46:445:41Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:215.110:214.23:191.44:02-0.26:435:42Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:534.910:494.33:551.34:270.06:425:43Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:284.511:174.44:341.24:530.36:415:44Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:074.111:494.55:171.25:200.76:405:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:533.66:081.25:481.16:395:45Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:264.512:553.17:111.26:211.56:375:46Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:144.62:332.78:361.17:061.96:365:47Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:184.74:342.710:120.78:272.26:355:48Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:364.95:573.011:230.210:092.36:345:49Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:485.26:493.412:18-0.46:335:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:505.67:303.81:05-0.86:325:51Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:465.98:064.212:301.61:47-1.16:305:52Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:376.18:424.61:251.12:27-1.26:295:53New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:256.19:185.02:160.73:04-1.16:285:53New Moon28Fri
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 1:59 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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