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 1h 59m 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 - Mar 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:396.39:454.72:290.93:27-1.46:265:55Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:266.110:225.03:180.64:05-1.16:255:56Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:155.611:025.14:100.44:43-0.76:245:56Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:075.011:445.15:040.35:210.06:225:57Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:054.26:040.36:000.76:215:58Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:305.11:143.57:110.56:421.46:205:59Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:214.92:503.08:350.57:342.06:186:00Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:254.75:572.911:090.410:012.47:177:01Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:424.67:303.212:260.27:167:01Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:544.68:203.51:24-0.17:147:02Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:554.88:533.71:002.42:10-0.37:137:03Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:444.99:183.91:512.12:47-0.47:127:04Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:255.09:394.02:291.83:18-0.47:107:05Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:005.010:004.13:011.63:44-0.37:097:05Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:325.010:214.23:301.34:09-0.27:087:06New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:044.910:444.44:001.14:320.07:067:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:364.711:084.54:320.94:550.27:057:08New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:094.411:324.65:060.85:190.57:047:09New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:464.011:594.65:440.75:430.97:027:09Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:293.66:260.76:081.37:017:10Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:284.61:233.27:160.86:341.76:597:11Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:044.62:442.88:190.87:042.26:587:12Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:524.54:552.79:450.77:562.56:577:13First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:014.56:383.011:160.49:592.76:557:13First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:304.67:243.312:22-0.16:547:14First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:484.97:583.71:14-0.56:527:15Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:535.38:294.212:522.01:59-0.86:517:16Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:495.69:014.61:471.42:39-0.96:507:16Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:415.79:345.02:380.83:17-0.96:487:17Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:315.710:095.33:260.33:54-0.76:477:18Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:205.410:445.64:14-0.24:30-0.36:467:19Full Moon31Tue
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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