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 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 - Sep 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:243.32:294.67:402.310:011.76:327:24Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:263.13:334.78:272.711:331.46:337:23Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:233.24:464.99:572.96:337:21Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:273.55:515.312:350.811:27 AM2.96:347:20Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:053.86:475.81:240.312:322.76:357:19Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:374.17:396.22:06-0.21:262.36:367:17Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:084.58:286.52:45-0.52:161.86:367:16Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:414.89:156.63:23-0.73:041.46:377:14New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:155.110:026.54:00-0.73:531.06:387:13New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:525.410:516.14:37-0.44:430.76:387:12New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:315.611:445.55:150.05:370.56:397:10Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:125.75:540.56:350.56:407:09Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:434.812:585.76:351.27:410.66:407:07Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:524.21:495.57:191.88:580.76:417:06First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:203.72:525.38:132.410:280.76:427:05First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:143.64:085.29:362.911:490.56:437:03First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:483.85:255.211:233.06:437:02First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:454.16:305.212:520.312:382.86:447:00Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:234.37:245.41:420.21:322.56:456:59Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:524.58:085.42:230.12:132.26:456:57Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:164.68:465.42:560.22:481.96:466:56Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:384.79:205.43:250.33:181.66:476:55Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:004.89:535.23:500.53:481.46:476:53Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:234.910:255.04:130.74:191.26:486:52Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:465.010:594.74:361.04:531.16:496:50Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:105.011:374.45:001.35:291.16:506:49Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:355.05:241.66:101.16:506:48Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:214.012:045.05:492.06:581.16:516:46Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:163.612:384.96:152.47:571.26:526:45Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:353.31:234.96:452.89:141.26:536:43Third Quarter30Wed
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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