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 : 10:29 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 4:30 am (3.4 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 - Aug 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:514.12:064.57:181.28:192.26:098:00Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:453.62:514.67:501.69:462.06:107:59First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:083.13:474.88:322.011:181.66:117:58First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:033.04:485.19:322.36:117:57First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:353.15:465.512:261.010:50 AM2.46:127:56First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:393.46:406.01:180.412:002.46:137:55Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:263.87:316.42:04-0.21:012.26:147:54Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:054.18:216.72:46-0.61:581.96:147:53Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:444.59:096.83:27-0.92:511.66:157:52Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:224.89:566.74:06-1.03:421.36:167:51Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:025.110:456.44:46-0.94:351.16:167:50Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:445.311:355.95:26-0.65:291.06:177:49Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:285.46:06-0.26:281.06:187:48Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:305.21:145.56:470.47:331.16:197:47Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:324.42:055.47:311.18:491.26:197:46Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:473.83:045.38:191.710:211.16:207:45Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:273.44:115.39:222.211:470.96:217:44Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:143.45:205.310:462.66:227:42Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:333.66:215.412:540.612:042.66:227:41Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:233.87:125.51:460.41:042.56:237:40Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:574.07:565.62:280.21:512.46:247:39Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:244.28:345.73:020.12:292.26:257:38Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:484.39:085.73:320.13:022.06:257:36New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:124.49:405.63:580.23:341.86:267:35New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:364.510:115.44:220.34:071.76:277:34New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:024.610:445.24:460.54:421.66:277:33New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:284.711:184.95:100.75:191.56:287:31Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:564.811:564.55:361.06:011.56:297:30Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:264.86:031.36:491.56:307:29Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:414.01:024.96:311.77:471.66:307:27Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:403.61:464.97:032.19:021.56:317:26First Quarter31Sun
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 7:29 am — 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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