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 5h 40m 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 - Aug 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:003.77:496.82:29-0.71:172.46:098:00Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:454.08:397.03:16-1.12:142.36:107:59Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:264.29:277.03:59-1.33:072.26:117:58Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:064.310:136.84:42-1.33:572.06:117:57Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:464.410:586.45:22-1.14:471.96:127:56Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:264.56:01-0.75:391.96:137:56Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:064.66:39-0.26:331.96:147:55Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:315.11:474.67:140.47:332.06:147:54Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:224.42:304.77:481.08:462.06:157:53Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:253.73:174.78:231.610:221.96:167:51Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:593.24:114.79:042.211:521.56:167:50Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:073.05:084.910:032.66:177:49Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:523.26:015.012:581.111:20 AM2.96:187:48Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:443.56:495.31:480.712:253.06:197:47Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:163.67:325.52:270.41:162.96:197:46Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:403.88:115.83:010.11:582.76:207:45Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:033.98:486.03:32-0.22:352.56:217:44Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:274.09:236.14:01-0.33:112.36:227:43New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:534.29:576.14:30-0.43:482.16:227:41New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:214.310:346.04:59-0.34:271.96:237:40New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:514.511:135.65:28-0.25:111.86:247:39Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:224.75:580.16:001.76:257:38Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:574.96:290.66:571.66:257:36Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:494.51:375.07:021.18:061.56:267:35Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:563.92:245.27:381.79:331.36:277:34First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:323.33:245.48:232.211:080.96:277:33First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:333.24:355.69:322.76:287:31First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:113.55:455.912:240.311:06 AM2.96:297:30Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:103.86:486.21:24-0.212:252.76:307:29Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:514.17:446.42:15-0.61:292.56:307:27Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed9:264.48:346.62:59-0.82:232.16:317:26Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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