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 44m 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 : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:545.211:515.45:36-0.15:481.16:327:24Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:345.36:120.46:471.06:337:23Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:494.81:195.56:501.07:561.06:337:22Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:594.12:105.57:321.79:190.96:347:20First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:323.63:145.58:242.310:530.66:357:19First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:293.54:295.59:432.76:357:18First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:033.75:425.612:110.311:22 AM2.96:367:16First Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:014.06:455.81:13-0.112:392.76:377:15Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:424.37:405.92:04-0.31:382.46:377:13Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:144.58:276.02:46-0.42:252.16:387:12Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:424.69:085.93:23-0.33:051.86:397:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:094.79:455.73:55-0.13:411.66:407:09Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:344.810:215.54:230.14:161.46:407:08Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:004.910:565.14:490.54:511.36:417:06Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:254.911:334.75:130.95:281.36:427:05Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:514.95:371.36:081.36:427:04Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:144.212:184.86:021.76:541.46:437:02Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:023.812:484.86:262.27:481.56:447:01Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:093.41:254.76:502.69:031.56:446:59Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:103.12:184.57:163.010:441.46:456:58Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:404.511:591.16:466:56Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:373.65:054.711:013.36:476:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:563.86:095.112:500.712:143.06:476:54Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:164.17:025.41:320.31:042.66:486:52Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:384.47:495.82:080.01:472.16:496:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:034.78:356.02:41-0.22:301.66:496:49Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:315.19:216.03:14-0.23:141.16:506:48New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:015.510:075.83:47-0.13:590.66:516:47New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:345.810:565.54:210.24:480.26:526:45New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:106.011:514.94:560.75:400.06:526:44Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 77% 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 Waxing Gibbous (77% 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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