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 3h 09m 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 - Apr 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:434.311:315.55:32-0.45:170.96:457:19Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:363.86:19-0.35:531.46:437:20Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:095.31:353.47:100.06:301.96:427:21Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:504.92:483.18:080.37:132.36:417:22Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:384.54:313.09:180.58:162.66:397:22First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:414.16:073.210:410.610:192.86:387:23First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:073.96:583.411:490.611:572.56:377:24First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:273.97:303.712:400.56:357:25First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:304.07:554.012:542.11:200.56:347:25Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:204.18:174.21:361.71:530.56:337:26Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:044.38:404.52:121.32:210.56:317:27Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:434.39:034.82:460.82:470.66:307:28Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:214.39:285.13:190.53:130.76:297:29Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:594.39:545.33:530.13:400.96:287:29Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:394.210:235.54:30-0.24:091.16:267:30Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:234.010:555.65:10-0.44:401.36:257:31Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:133.75:54-0.45:141.66:247:32Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:113.56:44-0.45:541.96:237:32Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:155.42:193.37:40-0.36:452.36:217:33Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:085.13:413.38:45-0.27:572.56:207:34Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:164.85:003.59:59-0.19:422.56:197:35Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:434.55:593.911:09-0.111:262.16:187:36Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:114.46:454.412:07-0.16:177:36Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:254.47:264.912:391.512:570.06:167:37Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:294.58:035.31:370.91:410.16:147:38Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:264.58:395.62:270.22:210.36:137:39Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:174.49:135.93:13-0.32:590.66:127:40New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:064.39:476.03:56-0.63:341.06:117:40New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:534.110:215.94:38-0.74:081.36:107:41New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:413.910:555.75:20-0.74:431.76:097:42New Moon30Wed
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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