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 1h 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 - Aug 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:444.42:224.27:350.98:002.56:098:00Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:313.93:054.38:081.49:222.46:107:59Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:393.43:554.58:461.811:052.16:117:58Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:313.04:474.79:362.26:127:57Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:193.05:375.112:191.510:40 AM2.46:127:56Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:363.26:245.51:121.011:44 AM2.66:137:55Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:273.57:115.91:570.412:402.56:147:54Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:053.87:566.32:37-0.21:322.46:157:53Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:414.08:416.73:15-0.62:212.26:157:52Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:164.29:266.83:53-0.93:091.96:167:51New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:544.510:116.84:32-1.13:581.76:177:50New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:334.710:596.55:11-1.04:491.56:187:49New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:144.95:51-0.75:451.46:187:48Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:595.16:32-0.26:471.46:197:47Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:465.31:465.27:130.47:571.46:207:45Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:514.52:395.37:581.09:211.36:217:44First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:133.83:405.48:491.710:551.06:217:43First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:583.44:465.59:562.26:227:42First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:423.55:505.612:150.611:17 AM2.56:237:41First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:573.76:475.71:190.212:292.66:237:40Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:474.07:385.92:10-0.11:272.56:247:38Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:234.18:215.92:53-0.22:142.46:257:37Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:534.29:005.93:29-0.32:532.26:267:36Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:194.39:345.94:01-0.23:272.16:267:35Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:454.410:075.74:29-0.13:592.06:277:33Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:114.410:395.54:560.14:321.96:287:32Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:384.511:125.15:220.45:081.86:287:31Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:064.55:470.75:471.86:297:29Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:354.56:131.06:311.86:307:28Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:264.31:064.66:401.57:231.96:317:27Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:143.81:434.67:081.98:281.96:317:25Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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