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 2h 57m 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 - Feb 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:336.511:014.43:221.44:35-1.66:555:28Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:216.111:454.64:151.35:16-1.26:545:29Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:135.55:131.25:58-0.76:545:30Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:314.712:104.76:181.26:400.06:535:31Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:214.81:183.87:331.27:260.76:525:32Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:174.82:493.29:081.18:201.46:515:33Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:194.94:432.910:410.79:321.96:505:34Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:235.06:263.011:550.210:502.26:495:35Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:225.27:333.312:52-0.26:485:36Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:145.38:163.51:38-0.56:485:37Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:595.48:483.712:502.22:16-0.76:475:38Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:395.59:143.71:322.12:49-0.76:465:39Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:145.59:393.82:071.93:18-0.76:455:40New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:465.510:043.92:391.83:45-0.66:445:41New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:175.310:303.93:111.74:11-0.56:425:42New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:485.110:584.03:441.64:37-0.26:415:43New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:194.811:264.14:191.55:020.16:405:44Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:534.411:554.14:591.55:280.46:395:45Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:313.95:441.55:550.86:385:46Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:274.112:193.36:381.66:221.36:375:47Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:054.21:312.87:511.56:541.76:365:48First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:554.33:432.59:331.37:422.16:355:49First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:014.55:442.711:000.89:162.46:335:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:114.86:493.012:000.16:325:50First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:145.27:283.412:48-0.56:315:51Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:105.68:013.71:31-1.06:305:52Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:026.08:354.112:491.82:11-1.36:295:53Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:516.39:094.41:401.42:49-1.56:275:54Full Moon28Sat
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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