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 2h 23m 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 - Sep 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:073.22:454.97:452.410:351.36:327:25First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:013.24:025.18:582.711:500.96:327:23First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:253.45:175.410:392.86:337:22First Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:183.86:215.712:470.411:59 AM2.56:347:21Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:594.27:186.11:35-0.11:022.16:347:19Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:364.68:106.32:17-0.41:571.66:357:18Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:125.09:006.42:57-0.52:481.16:367:16Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:485.49:496.23:36-0.53:380.76:377:15Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:255.710:375.94:14-0.24:270.46:377:14Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:045.911:285.44:510.25:190.36:387:12Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:455.95:300.76:130.46:397:11Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:234.812:285.86:101.27:120.56:397:09Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:264.21:175.56:521.88:200.86:407:08Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:423.72:135.27:412.49:420.96:417:07Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:253.53:234.98:502.811:080.96:427:05Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:063.64:434.810:372.96:427:04Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:103.95:534.912:170.812:022.86:437:02Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:504.16:505.01:090.712:592.56:447:01Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:194.37:365.11:500.61:422.26:447:00Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:434.58:155.22:230.62:181.96:456:58Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:054.78:515.22:510.62:501.66:466:57Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:284.99:245.13:160.73:221.36:466:55New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:515.09:585.03:390.83:531.16:476:54New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:145.210:334.84:021.04:270.96:486:52New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:395.311:104.64:271.25:040.86:496:51New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:065.311:534.24:531.55:450.86:496:50Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:375.35:211.86:320.86:506:48Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:443.912:135.35:522.27:260.86:516:47Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:493.61:005.26:292.58:340.96:526:45Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:163.42:015.07:232.89:550.86:526:44First Quarter30Tue
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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