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 59m 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 - May 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:323.76:03-0.65:192.06:087:43Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:283.56:48-0.35:582.36:077:43Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:085.02:303.37:350.06:442.66:067:44Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:504.63:463.38:270.37:472.86:057:45Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:424.25:023.59:280.59:282.96:047:46First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:523.85:533.710:320.711:192.66:037:47First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:223.66:294.011:270.86:027:47First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:393.56:584.312:242.212:110.96:017:48First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:423.67:254.61:111.712:481.06:007:49Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:363.77:514.91:511.11:221.16:007:50Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:233.88:195.32:270.61:541.25:597:51Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:073.98:485.63:030.12:261.35:587:51Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:513.99:195.93:40-0.33:001.45:577:52Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:353.99:536.14:19-0.73:351.65:567:53Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:233.910:316.25:00-0.94:131.85:567:54Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:153.85:46-1.04:562.05:557:54Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:113.76:34-1.05:472.25:547:55Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:005.82:123.87:27-0.86:492.45:537:56Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:565.43:173.98:22-0.68:072.55:537:57Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:034.84:234.29:23-0.39:472.45:527:57Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:244.35:204.510:260.011:241.95:527:58Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:544.06:085.011:240.35:517:59Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:153.96:525.412:371.212:160.65:518:00Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:263.87:325.71:350.61:030.95:508:00Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:273.88:106.02:260.01:461.25:508:01Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:213.98:466.13:11-0.42:261.55:498:02Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:083.89:216.13:52-0.73:041.75:498:02New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:533.89:556.04:31-0.83:401.95:488:03New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:383.710:295.85:09-0.84:162.25:488:04New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:243.75:47-0.64:532.35:478:04Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:103.66:25-0.45:342.55:478:05Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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