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 3h 35m 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 - Oct 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:553.53:255.08:543.011:110.66:536:43First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:023.84:535.110:462.96:546:41First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:484.36:055.312:110.312:062.46:546:40Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:274.77:075.51:000.11:061.76:556:38Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:035.28:025.61:430.11:581.16:566:37Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:395.78:545.62:240.12:470.56:576:36Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:156.09:445.53:020.33:340.16:586:34Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:516.210:335.23:390.64:21-0.26:586:33Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:276.311:244.84:161.05:09-0.36:596:32Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:066.24:531.45:58-0.27:006:30Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:194.411:46 AM5.95:321.96:510.17:016:29Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:214.012:305.56:152.47:490.47:016:28Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:343.81:215.17:062.88:560.77:026:27Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:083.72:254.78:183.110:140.97:036:25Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:353.83:494.410:173.111:230.97:046:24Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:294.15:114.311:472.87:056:23Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:054.36:164.312:160.912:442.47:066:22Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:334.67:084.412:580.91:272.07:066:20Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:574.87:524.51:321.02:031.67:076:19Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:205.08:324.52:011.12:361.27:086:18Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:445.39:104.52:271.23:080.87:096:17Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:085.59:474.52:531.33:400.57:106:16New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:335.710:264.43:191.54:150.27:116:14New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:005.811:084.23:471.74:520.07:116:13New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:305.911:554.04:161.95:330.07:126:12New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:045.84:492.26:200.07:136:11Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:513.811:44 AM5.75:272.57:120.17:146:10Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:553.712:335.46:152.78:120.27:156:09Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:103.71:365.17:243.09:190.37:166:08First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:273.92:584.89:023.010:290.47:176:07First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:274.34:314.610:512.611:300.47:186:06First Quarter31Fri
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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