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 4h 21m 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 - Sep 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:594.69:206.53:38-0.93:101.86:327:25Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:314.810:046.34:15-0.73:551.56:327:23Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:034.910:465.94:49-0.44:391.46:337:22Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:355.011:285.35:210.15:241.36:347:21Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:075.05:510.66:101.36:347:19Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:134.712:405.06:201.27:011.46:357:18Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:034.11:144.96:471.87:591.56:367:17Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:073.51:534.77:142.39:171.66:377:15Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:523.12:434.67:442.810:591.56:377:14Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:584.66:387:12Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:583.55:164.712:151.211:05 AM3.36:397:11Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:243.86:174.91:080.812:233.26:397:10Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:433.97:075.21:490.51:112.96:407:08Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:014.17:495.52:230.21:492.66:417:07Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:204.38:285.72:540.02:252.26:417:05Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:414.59:055.93:22-0.13:001.86:427:04New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:054.79:435.83:49-0.13:371.46:437:02New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:305.010:235.64:160.14:181.16:447:01New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:585.311:075.24:450.45:020.86:447:00New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:305.511:574.75:140.85:520.76:456:58Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:055.65:461.36:480.66:466:57Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:584.212:465.66:201.87:550.66:466:55Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:153.61:375.66:592.49:170.56:476:54First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:053.42:455.47:532.910:490.46:486:53First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:033.64:125.49:343.26:496:51First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:113.95:345.512:040.011:30 AM3.16:496:50First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:524.36:415.71:03-0.212:452.76:506:48Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:264.67:395.81:51-0.41:412.16:516:47Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:564.98:285.92:32-0.42:291.76:516:45Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:245.19:135.73:08-0.23:111.26:526:44Full Moon30Fri
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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