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 4h 04m 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 - Jun 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:593.67:06-0.66:062.85:478:06Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:145.23:023.67:53-0.37:043.05:468:06Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:004.74:093.78:430.18:213.15:468:07Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:544.25:063.99:370.410:163.05:468:07Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:083.85:484.110:320.711:462.65:468:08Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:373.56:214.411:200.95:468:09Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:553.46:504.712:452.112:011.15:468:09Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:003.47:175.01:301.512:371.35:458:10Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:573.47:455.32:091.01:111.55:458:10Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:473.58:145.72:440.51:451.75:458:10Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:323.68:445.93:190.02:191.95:458:11Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:163.69:166.23:55-0.42:552.05:458:11New Moon12Fri
13Sat11:013.79:516.34:33-0.83:322.25:458:12New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:493.710:306.35:13-1.04:122.35:458:12New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:393.75:57-1.14:582.45:458:12Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:323.86:43-1.05:522.65:468:13Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:015.92:283.97:31-0.86:592.75:468:13Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:565.43:264.18:22-0.58:192.75:468:13Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:014.84:224.59:16-0.19:582.45:468:14First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:214.35:144.910:130.311:301.85:468:14First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:523.96:005.311:080.75:468:14First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:173.76:435.712:421.112:001.05:478:14Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:343.67:256.11:410.412:481.45:478:14Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:393.78:056.32:33-0.21:341.75:478:14Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:353.88:446.53:19-0.72:181.95:488:15Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:243.89:226.44:01-0.93:002.25:488:15Full Moon26Fri
27Sat11:103.89:596.34:42-1.03:402.35:488:15Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:553.810:366.15:21-0.94:202.55:498:15Full Moon28Sun
29Mon12:393.86:00-0.75:012.65:498:15Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:233.86:38-0.55:462.75:498:15Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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