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 (tomorrow) : in 1h 26m at 11:16 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:276.08:053.61:45-0.57:054:59Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:096.18:503.712:481.92:26-0.87:055:00Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:486.19:293.81:322.03:04-0.97:055:01Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:256.110:053.92:122.03:38-0.97:055:01Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:595.910:413.92:502.14:11-0.87:055:02Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:335.711:173.93:272.14:43-0.67:055:03Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:065.311:533.94:052.25:14-0.37:055:04Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:404.94:472.25:450.07:055:05Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:313.911:16 AM4.55:342.36:160.37:055:06Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:113.911:56 AM3.96:292.46:490.77:055:06Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:554.012:483.47:412.47:251.17:055:07Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:454.12:102.99:232.28:101.57:055:08Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:364.34:062.710:521.79:071.87:055:09Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:254.65:402.711:511.110:102.07:055:10Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:095.06:483.012:370.57:045:11Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:525.47:363.31:17-0.17:045:12Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:355.88:163.512:012.01:55-0.77:045:13Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:186.28:543.812:521.92:33-1.17:035:14Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:016.59:324.11:411.73:11-1.47:035:15New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:456.610:124.32:291.63:50-1.57:035:16New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:296.410:544.53:181.44:30-1.47:025:17New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:176.011:384.74:101.35:11-1.17:025:18Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:085.45:081.35:53-0.77:015:19Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:254.812:054.76:121.36:37-0.17:015:20Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:164.91:133.97:271.37:240.67:005:21First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:135.02:423.39:021.28:211.27:005:22First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:175.14:293.010:360.89:311.76:595:23First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:215.26:073.111:500.310:461.96:595:24First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:195.47:173.312:48-0.26:585:25Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:125.58:053.51:35-0.56:575:26Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:585.68:413.712:452.02:14-0.76:575:27Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 1:53 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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