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 : in 5h 06m at 10:29 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:29 pm (5.1 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 - May 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:533.86:543.912:010.56:087:43Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:033.97:214.312:342.212:430.46:077:43Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:024.17:494.71:191.61:200.46:067:44Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:544.28:185.22:001.01:550.56:057:45Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:434.48:495.62:410.32:310.66:047:46Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:324.49:236.03:23-0.33:070.76:037:47New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:214.49:596.34:07-0.83:451.06:027:47New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:134.210:396.44:53-1.14:251.36:017:48New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:104.05:43-1.25:091.66:007:49Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:123.96:37-1.26:002.06:007:50Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:135.92:213.87:34-1.07:012.35:597:51Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:105.53:383.88:37-0.78:202.55:587:51First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:174.94:524.09:46-0.410:052.55:577:52First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:394.55:524.410:54-0.111:392.15:567:53First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:054.26:404.711:530.15:567:54First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:214.07:205.012:481.512:430.45:557:54Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:264.07:545.31:441.01:260.75:547:55Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:223.98:265.52:300.52:021.05:547:56Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:103.98:555.63:100.12:351.35:537:57Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:533.89:225.63:47-0.13:031.55:527:57Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:333.79:495.64:21-0.33:311.85:527:58Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:143.610:165.54:54-0.43:592.05:517:59Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:563.610:445.45:28-0.34:292.25:517:59Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:423.56:05-0.35:012.45:508:00Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:323.46:44-0.15:392.65:508:01Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:283.47:260.06:252.85:498:02Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:254.73:313.58:120.27:293.05:498:02Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:134.34:323.69:030.48:593.05:488:03Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:183.95:183.99:590.610:472.75:488:04Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:483.75:554.310:520.75:488:04Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:173.66:284.712:012.211:40 AM0.85:478:05Third Quarter31Thu
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 1:59 pm — 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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