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 2h 37m 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 - Jan 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:214.22:223.59:232.49:010.97:054:59First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:094.53:593.010:541.99:511.47:055:00First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:504.75:332.911:591.410:371.77:055:01First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:264.96:533.012:490.87:055:01Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:005.27:513.11:280.37:055:02Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:335.48:343.32:03-0.17:055:03Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:065.69:103.412:382.42:35-0.47:055:04Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:395.89:433.41:152.43:07-0.77:055:05Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:115.910:173.51:512.43:39-0.87:055:06Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:456.010:523.52:282.44:12-0.97:055:07Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:196.011:283.63:052.44:46-0.97:055:07Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:555.83:452.45:21-0.87:055:08Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:063.610:35 AM5.54:322.45:57-0.67:055:09Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:453.811:20 AM5.15:272.46:34-0.37:045:10Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:284.012:144.46:352.37:140.27:045:11Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:144.21:233.78:012.17:580.77:045:12Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:044.63:033.29:431.68:491.27:045:13Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:555.04:522.911:080.99:491.67:035:14Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:475.56:253.112:130.17:035:15Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:375.97:363.31:08-0.77:035:16Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:276.38:283.61:56-1.37:025:17Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:166.69:123.812:502.12:41-1.67:025:18Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:036.79:533.91:432.13:23-1.77:015:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:486.610:334.02:322.04:04-1.67:015:20New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:316.311:124.13:201.94:43-1.47:005:21New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:145.911:524.14:071.85:21-1.07:005:22Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:565.34:561.95:56-0.56:595:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:314.111:40 AM4.65:501.96:300.16:585:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:124.112:283.86:502.07:020.76:585:25Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:554.21:313.18:102.07:361.36:575:26First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:434.23:152.69:571.78:161.86:565:27First Quarter31Mon
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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