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 4h 40m at 4:30 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:134.75:514.612:092.07:196:05First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:535.25:584.712:210.412:081.36:205:04Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:325.76:594.712:070.61:000.66:205:03Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:096.17:534.712:490.81:470.06:215:02Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:456.48:444.61:291.02:32-0.56:225:01Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:226.59:334.52:071.33:16-0.76:235:01Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:586.510:234.32:441.64:00-0.76:245:00Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:346.311:164.13:222.04:44-0.66:254:59Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:126.04:012.35:30-0.36:264:58Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:123.910:52 AM5.54:442.66:180.06:274:57Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:143.811:36 AM5.05:362.97:090.46:284:57Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:253.812:284.56:423.18:070.76:294:56Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:373.91:374.18:233.19:090.96:304:55Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:314.13:063.810:122.910:051.16:314:55Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:104.44:273.711:172.410:521.26:324:54Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:414.65:333.712:051.96:334:53Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:084.96:273.812:441.36:344:53Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:355.27:153.912:031.51:190.86:354:52Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:025.57:583.912:351.61:530.46:364:52Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:315.88:394.01:071.72:28-0.16:374:51New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:006.19:214.01:391.83:03-0.46:374:51New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:326.210:054.02:142.03:42-0.66:384:50New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:076.310:533.92:502.14:23-0.86:394:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:466.211:453.93:302.35:08-0.86:404:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:306.04:172.45:57-0.66:414:49Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:413.911:21 AM5.65:152.66:48-0.46:424:49Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:424.112:225.16:282.77:44-0.16:434:49First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:454.31:384.58:002.68:440.26:444:49First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:434.73:104.19:452.29:450.66:454:48First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:345.14:393.911:051.510:400.86:464:48First Quarter30Sun
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 49% 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 (49% 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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