Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 11:58 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 26m at 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 - Nov 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:193.912:565.86:362.88:40-0.37:196:05Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:533.82:045.37:523.29:56-0.17:206:04First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:214.13:294.89:513.211:070.17:216:03First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:194.44:584.611:372.97:226:02First Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:014.66:124.512:050.212:442.37:226:01First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:334.97:124.512:530.41:351.87:236:00Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:015.17:034.41:320.61:171.36:245:00Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:255.37:474.31:040.91:520.96:254:59Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:485.58:264.21:311.22:250.66:264:58Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:105.69:044.11:551.52:560.36:274:57Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:325.79:434.02:181.83:270.16:284:56Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:555.710:253.82:412.14:000.06:294:56Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:205.711:133.63:062.34:360.06:304:55Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:465.63:322.65:160.16:314:54Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:083.510:16 AM5.43:582.96:020.26:324:54Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:163.410:53 AM5.24:273.16:540.36:334:53Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:453.411:41 AM4.95:143.37:540.46:344:53Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:073.612:474.66:573.58:590.46:354:52Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:443.92:174.39:083.39:580.46:364:52Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:124.33:514.210:382.710:460.46:374:51Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:394.75:074.311:372.011:290.56:384:51Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:095.26:134.412:271.16:394:50Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:415.87:134.412:090.71:150.36:394:50Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:156.38:094.412:490.92:02-0.46:404:50Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:516.79:044.41:281.22:49-1.06:414:49New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:297.09:594.32:091.53:37-1.46:424:49New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:107.010:584.12:501.94:27-1.56:434:49New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:536.83:352.25:20-1.36:444:49Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:014.010:41 AM6.34:242.56:14-1.06:454:48Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:083.911:34 AM5.85:242.87:12-0.66:464:48Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 9:49 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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