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 (tomorrow) : 12:33 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 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 - Apr 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:445.12:263.17:560.27:042.16:447:20Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:364.94:083.09:120.28:082.46:437:21First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:444.85:473.210:390.19:552.66:417:21First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:114.76:493.611:53-0.211:382.46:407:22First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:344.87:334.012:51-0.46:397:23Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:425.08:104.412:501.91:39-0.66:377:24Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:425.28:444.81:471.32:22-0.66:367:24Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:355.29:175.22:360.73:00-0.56:357:25Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:235.19:505.43:220.23:35-0.26:337:26Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:104.910:225.54:06-0.14:090.26:327:27Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:564.610:555.54:49-0.34:410.76:317:27Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:444.211:285.45:33-0.35:131.16:297:28Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:363.76:19-0.25:451.66:287:29Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:025.11:353.47:070.06:182.16:277:30Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:384.82:483.18:020.26:562.56:267:31Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:204.44:363.19:080.57:532.86:247:31Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:174.16:133.310:270.610:013.06:237:32Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:443.86:593.511:360.611:552.76:227:33Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:123.87:273.812:280.56:217:34Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:183.97:504.012:512.31:090.46:197:35Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:104.18:124.31:321.91:430.46:187:35Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:554.28:354.62:071.42:130.46:177:36Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:374.38:594.92:401.02:420.56:167:37Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:174.49:245.23:140.53:100.66:157:38New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:574.39:515.53:500.13:380.86:147:38New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:404.210:215.74:28-0.34:091.16:137:39New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:284.010:555.85:10-0.54:421.46:117:40New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:223.85:57-0.65:181.76:107:41Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:243.56:49-0.66:022.16:097:42Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:195.52:383.47:47-0.56:572.46:087:42Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 9:01 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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