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 19m 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 (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:405.39:054.52:211.03:030.87:196:04Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:045.68:444.51:491.22:370.46:205:03Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:305.89:254.42:161.43:120.16:215:03Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:586.010:104.22:451.63:51-0.16:225:02Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:296.011:014.03:171.94:34-0.36:235:01Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:056.03:512.25:22-0.36:245:00Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:013.810:47 AM5.84:312.56:17-0.26:254:59Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:103.711:38 AM5.65:232.87:18-0.16:264:58Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:293.812:425.26:373.18:270.16:274:58Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:464.02:054.88:213.19:370.16:284:57Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:424.43:364.610:072.610:370.26:294:56Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:274.84:554.611:212.011:280.36:304:55Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:065.36:034.612:191.36:304:55Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:425.77:034.612:130.51:100.66:314:54Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:176.17:574.612:540.71:560.06:324:54Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:526.38:484.51:321.12:39-0.46:334:53New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:256.49:364.32:081.43:21-0.66:344:52New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:586.310:264.12:421.84:03-0.76:354:52New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:326.111:183.93:172.14:46-0.66:364:51New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:055.83:522.55:29-0.46:374:51Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:143.810:41 AM5.44:312.86:15-0.16:384:51Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:153.711:20 AM5.05:173.07:040.26:394:50Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:263.712:074.56:193.27:590.56:404:50Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:403.81:104.17:543.39:000.86:414:49First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:324.02:413.710:023.19:560.96:424:49First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:084.34:103.611:122.610:431.06:434:49First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:374.65:193.612:002.06:444:49First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:044.96:173.712:391.56:444:48Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:315.27:073.81:140.96:454:48Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:585.67:533.912:311.41:490.46:464:48Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (69% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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