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 5h 01m at 11:15 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:10 pm (5.3 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 - May 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:054.05:45-0.95:071.66:087:43Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:063.76:35-0.85:462.16:077:44Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:035.52:153.47:28-0.56:312.56:067:45Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:475.03:413.48:27-0.27:292.96:057:45Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:394.65:143.59:340.19:083.16:047:46Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:504.16:153.710:440.311:182.96:037:47Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:203.86:534.011:430.46:027:48Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:393.87:214.212:292.512:290.56:017:49Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:413.87:454.41:172.01:080.66:007:49Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:333.88:074.71:561.51:400.75:597:50Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:183.98:305.02:301.02:080.95:587:51Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:003.98:545.23:020.62:351.15:587:52Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:403.99:195.53:340.23:021.35:577:52New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:213.89:455.74:08-0.13:301.55:567:53New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:043.710:145.84:44-0.43:591.85:557:54New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:523.610:465.85:24-0.64:312.05:557:55New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:473.56:08-0.65:072.35:547:55Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:493.46:56-0.65:512.65:537:56Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:085.52:593.47:50-0.56:522.85:537:57Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:035.24:133.68:50-0.48:172.95:527:58First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:114.85:133.99:55-0.210:082.75:517:58First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:374.45:594.410:57-0.111:402.25:517:59First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:064.26:394.911:510.15:508:00First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:234.27:175.312:481.412:390.35:508:01Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:314.27:535.81:440.71:230.55:498:01Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:324.18:306.12:350.02:040.95:498:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:284.19:066.43:21-0.62:431.25:488:03Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:204.09:426.44:06-0.93:211.65:488:03Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:123.910:186.34:50-1.13:591.95:488:04Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:063.85:35-1.14:382.25:478:05Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:013.76:20-0.95:192.55:478:05Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 2:42 pm — 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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