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 34m 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 - May 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:145.24:043.58:54-0.48:162.76:077:43First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:244.95:203.710:08-0.310:072.76:067:44First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:504.66:154.111:17-0.211:432.26:057:45First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:174.56:594.612:14-0.26:047:46First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:304.47:375.012:511.61:03-0.16:037:46Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:344.48:125.41:470.91:460.26:027:47Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:304.48:455.62:360.32:240.46:027:48Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:204.39:185.83:20-0.13:000.86:017:49Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:084.29:495.94:01-0.43:321.16:007:50Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:544.010:205.84:42-0.64:041.55:597:50Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:423.810:505.65:22-0.64:351.95:587:51Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:333.66:03-0.55:072.25:577:52Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:283.46:45-0.35:432.55:577:53Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:313.37:31-0.16:252.85:567:53Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:334.73:483.38:220.27:243.05:557:54Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:204.35:043.59:200.49:003.15:547:55Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:263.95:533.710:220.611:072.95:547:56Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:583.66:264.011:170.75:537:56Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:223.66:534.312:162.412:020.75:527:57Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:283.67:204.71:041.912:400.85:527:58Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:253.77:475.01:441.31:150.95:517:59Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:153.88:155.42:210.71:491.15:517:59Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:033.98:455.82:580.22:231.25:508:00Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:494.09:176.13:37-0.42:591.45:508:01New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:373.99:536.34:18-0.83:361.65:498:01New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:283.910:326.45:02-1.14:161.85:498:02New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:243.85:49-1.25:012.15:488:03Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:243.86:40-1.25:542.35:488:03Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:066.02:283.87:34-1.06:592.55:488:04Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:035.53:354.08:32-0.78:212.65:478:05First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:105.04:404.39:34-0.410:042.55:478:05First Quarter31Sat
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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