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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 48m at 1:33 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:40 am (3.0 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 - Apr 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:364.99:294.42:441.43:12-0.26:457:19Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:134.89:514.53:171.13:380.06:437:20New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:474.610:124.73:480.84:010.36:427:21New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:214.410:334.84:180.64:230.66:417:22New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:554.210:564.84:500.54:440.96:397:22New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:333.911:184.95:240.45:061.36:387:23Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:153.56:020.45:291.66:367:24Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:073.26:450.45:502.06:357:25Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:124.72:172.87:360.56:082.46:347:26Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:484.68:410.66:337:26Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:394.410:080.56:317:27First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:574.37:113.311:260.310:453.06:307:28First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:364.37:293.612:220.06:297:29First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:534.67:524.012:092.51:07-0.36:277:29Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:564.98:184.51:061.91:47-0.56:267:30Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:525.18:474.91:551.22:24-0.56:257:31Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:445.29:185.42:430.53:00-0.36:247:32Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:355.19:515.83:30-0.13:36-0.16:227:33Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:264.910:276.14:18-0.64:120.46:217:33Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:214.511:056.15:08-1.04:490.96:207:34Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:214.16:01-1.05:281.46:197:35Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:283.76:58-0.96:112.06:187:36Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:335.72:493.48:01-0.77:032.56:167:37Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:275.24:323.49:13-0.48:202.96:157:37Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:364.76:003.610:32-0.210:302.96:147:38Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:044.46:543.911:41-0.16:137:39Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:294.27:314.212:062.612:360.06:127:40Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:374.28:004.41:082.11:200.16:117:40Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:324.28:244.61:541.61:570.36:107:41Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:194.28:464.82:321.22:260.56:097:42Waning Crescent30Fri
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 4:36 am — 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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