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 2h 55m 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 - Jul 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:083.87:16-0.26:372.85:508:15Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:294.92:553.97:530.27:372.95:508:15Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:134.43:444.08:330.68:562.95:518:15Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:073.84:314.29:151.010:412.65:518:14Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:273.45:144.510:011.35:528:14Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:063.15:514.812:022.110:50 AM1.65:528:14Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:323.16:275.112:581.611:36 AM1.95:538:14Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:423.27:025.51:431.012:202.15:538:14Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:383.47:395.92:230.41:042.25:548:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:233.68:176.23:01-0.11:482.25:558:13Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:043.78:566.53:38-0.62:322.35:558:13New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:453.99:376.74:17-0.93:172.25:568:12New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:274.010:206.74:57-1.24:042.25:568:12New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:124.15:38-1.24:542.25:578:12Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:584.36:21-1.05:512.25:588:11Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:454.57:05-0.76:562.25:588:11Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:515.52:364.77:50-0.38:112.15:598:10Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:544.73:314.98:370.39:421.96:008:10First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:134.04:275.29:300.911:161.46:008:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:493.55:235.510:291.46:018:08First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:243.46:155.812:320.811:29 AM1.86:028:08Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:473.57:036.11:340.212:282.16:028:07Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:503.77:496.22:26-0.21:212.36:038:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:383.88:316.33:10-0.52:102.46:048:06Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:173.99:106.33:50-0.72:532.46:048:05Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:534.09:476.24:26-0.73:322.46:058:05Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:264.010:216.05:00-0.64:092.36:068:04Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:594.110:555.75:32-0.44:462.36:078:03Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:334.16:03-0.15:262.46:078:02Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:074.16:340.26:102.46:088:01Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:044.91:434.27:040.57:002.46:098:01Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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