Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 12:33 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:07 am (3.0 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 - Sep 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:564.17:555.52:230.31:522.56:327:24Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:214.28:325.62:570.22:282.36:337:22Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:434.39:055.63:260.22:592.06:347:21Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:074.49:375.63:530.23:301.86:347:20Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:314.610:095.54:190.34:021.76:357:18Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:564.710:425.24:440.44:361.56:367:17Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:234.811:174.95:090.75:141.56:367:16Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:514.811:564.55:361.05:551.46:377:14Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:224.96:041.36:441.46:387:13Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:444.112:584.96:341.77:421.46:387:11Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:473.61:434.97:092.28:571.46:397:10Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:223.32:445.07:562.610:311.16:407:09Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:173.34:025.19:172.911:490.76:417:07Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:373.65:185.410:582.86:417:06Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:274.06:235.812:470.212:132.56:427:04Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:074.47:216.11:37-0.21:142.16:437:03Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:434.88:146.32:20-0.42:071.66:437:01Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:185.19:046.43:01-0.52:561.16:447:00New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:535.49:526.23:39-0.43:440.76:456:59New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:295.710:405.84:16-0.14:330.46:466:57New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:075.811:315.34:530.35:230.36:466:56Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:455.75:300.86:150.46:476:54Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:264.712:265.66:081.47:120.66:486:53Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:284.11:115.36:482.08:170.86:486:51Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:453.72:045.07:342.69:370.96:496:50First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:333.53:134.78:413.011:020.96:506:49First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:163.74:364.610:423.26:516:47First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:154.05:484.712:090.812:093.06:516:46First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:514.26:454.81:010.71:032.76:526:44Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:174.47:315.01:420.61:432.36:536:43Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 3:20 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 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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