Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 11:15 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 00m at 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 - Jan 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:136.610:023.91:522.03:32-1.47:054:59Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:556.710:483.92:372.04:14-1.67:055:00Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:396.611:364.03:252.04:59-1.57:055:01Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:276.34:182.15:45-1.37:055:02Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:264.111:20 AM5.75:192.16:31-0.97:055:03Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:194.312:195.06:302.17:20-0.47:055:04Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:144.51:294.37:552.08:130.27:055:04Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:134.82:583.69:361.79:100.87:055:05Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:095.14:373.211:021.110:101.37:055:06Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:005.46:083.212:100.47:055:07Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:475.67:223.31:05-0.17:055:08Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:315.88:163.512:001.91:51-0.57:055:09Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:125.98:593.612:482.12:31-0.87:055:10Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:496.09:363.71:312.23:07-0.97:045:11New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:245.910:103.72:092.23:41-0.97:045:12New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:575.810:423.72:442.24:13-0.87:045:13New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:295.611:163.73:182.24:44-0.67:035:14New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:015.311:503.73:542.25:14-0.47:035:15Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:335.04:342.25:45-0.17:035:16Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:253.811:08 AM4.65:182.36:160.27:025:17Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:033.811:46 AM4.06:112.36:480.67:025:17Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:443.912:353.57:172.37:221.07:015:18First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:304.01:513.08:532.28:041.47:015:19First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:204.33:562.710:351.78:591.87:005:20First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:104.65:402.711:411.110:042.07:005:21First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:585.06:533.012:310.46:595:22Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:445.47:433.31:14-0.36:595:23Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:305.98:243.512:012.11:55-0.96:585:24Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:166.39:013.812:532.02:34-1.46:575:25Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:016.69:404.01:431.83:14-1.66:575:26Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:476.710:194.22:321.63:54-1.76:565:27Full Moon31Sat
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 8:41 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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