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 (tomorrow) : 2:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 48m at 6:48 pm (5.5 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 - Jul 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:323.46:345.912:501.011:46 AM1.55:508:15Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:493.57:176.41:460.212:351.85:508:15Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:543.68:016.82:36-0.61:252.05:518:15Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:493.88:477.13:25-1.22:172.15:518:14Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:413.99:347.24:12-1.63:082.25:528:14Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:314.010:217.04:59-1.74:002.35:528:14Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:214.15:46-1.64:532.35:538:14Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:104.26:32-1.35:512.45:538:14Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:004.27:17-0.96:542.55:548:13Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:515.42:514.48:02-0.38:062.55:548:13Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:484.63:434.58:470.39:372.45:558:13Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:573.94:344.79:330.911:142.05:558:12Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:263.35:214.910:221.55:568:12Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:043.16:035.112:301.611:11 AM1.95:578:12Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:353.16:425.31:291.011:58 AM2.35:578:11Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:423.37:195.52:150.612:422.55:588:11Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:283.47:555.72:530.21:242.65:598:10Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:043.58:295.93:27-0.12:042.75:598:10Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:353.69:036.03:59-0.32:422.76:008:09New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:063.79:366.14:30-0.43:192.66:018:09New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:383.710:106.15:02-0.53:552.66:018:08New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:123.85:34-0.54:342.56:028:08New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:463.96:06-0.45:182.56:038:07Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:224.06:39-0.36:082.56:038:06Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:035.31:594.27:130.17:082.56:048:06Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:514.82:394.47:470.58:212.36:058:05Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:514.13:254.88:250.99:532.06:058:04First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:153.54:165.19:101.511:261.46:068:03First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:053.25:105.610:061.96:078:03First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:453.26:036.012:380.611:11 AM2.26:088:02Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:033.46:576.41:37-0.112:152.46:088:01Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 10:35 pm — 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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