Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 01m at 1:33 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:294.110:256.45:01-0.84:132.26:098:00New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:054.25:36-0.85:012.16:107:59Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:444.46:13-0.55:542.06:117:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:254.66:50-0.26:561.96:117:57Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:485.12:104.97:290.38:071.86:127:56Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:524.43:015.18:110.99:361.66:137:55First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:163.73:585.39:001.511:111.16:147:54First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:023.34:595.610:022.06:147:53First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:433.45:585.912:280.511:14 AM2.46:157:52Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:023.66:546.21:300.012:232.56:167:51Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:553.97:466.42:22-0.51:242.56:177:50Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:374.18:336.53:07-0.82:172.36:177:49Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:134.29:176.53:48-0.83:042.26:187:48Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:464.39:576.34:25-0.83:462.16:197:47Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:194.410:356.04:59-0.64:262.06:207:46Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:514.411:125.65:31-0.25:071.96:207:45Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:244.56:020.15:491.96:217:43Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:564.56:310.66:352.06:227:42Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:304.51:304.56:591.17:282.16:237:41Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:164.02:074.57:271.68:342.16:237:40Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:183.42:524.57:582.110:102.06:247:39Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:063.03:494.68:372.511:451.66:257:37Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:233.14:534.79:462.96:257:36Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:503.35:515.012:481.211:16 AM3.06:267:35Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:283.66:425.41:350.712:222.96:277:34Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:543.87:285.72:130.31:122.76:287:32Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:194.08:106.12:48-0.11:572.46:287:31Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:454.28:526.33:21-0.42:392.16:297:30New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:144.49:336.43:54-0.63:221.86:307:28New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:454.710:166.34:27-0.64:071.56:307:27New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:184.911:016.05:01-0.44:551.26:317:26New Moon31Tue
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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