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 5h 33m 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 - May 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:594.19:075.03:050.82:510.86:087:43Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:364.09:295.23:360.43:141.06:077:44New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:133.99:515.34:070.23:371.36:067:44New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:523.710:145.44:380.04:001.66:057:45New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:343.610:385.45:13-0.14:251.96:047:46New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:223.45:51-0.24:502.26:037:47Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:193.26:33-0.25:162.56:027:48Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:303.17:21-0.15:452.86:017:48Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:185.04:043.18:170.06:363.06:007:49Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:104.75:243.39:230.18:223.25:597:50First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:224.56:033.710:300.110:313.05:597:51First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:554.36:334.111:280.011:552.45:587:51First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:224.37:034.512:160.05:577:52First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:344.37:355.112:551.612:590.15:567:53Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:384.48:085.61:480.81:400.35:557:54Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:374.48:426.12:370.02:190.55:557:55Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:334.49:196.53:25-0.72:580.95:547:55Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:284.29:576.64:13-1.23:371.35:537:56Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:254.110:376.65:02-1.44:181.75:537:57Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:253.95:53-1.45:012.15:527:58Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:303.76:46-1.25:502.55:527:58Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:065.92:413.67:42-0.96:502.85:517:59Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:595.34:003.78:41-0.58:083.05:508:00Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:014.75:103.99:45-0.110:033.05:508:00Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:184.26:014.110:470.211:412.65:498:01Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:443.86:394.411:400.45:498:02Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:003.77:094.712:462.112:240.75:498:02Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:043.67:364.91:351.51:011.05:488:03Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:593.68:015.12:151.11:321.25:488:04Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:473.68:255.42:510.62:001.55:478:04Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:303.68:505.63:230.22:271.75:478:05Waning Crescent31Mon
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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