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 18m 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 - Dec 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:555.911:053.52:382.54:21-0.36:474:48Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:235.711:553.53:062.74:58-0.36:474:48Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:525.53:352.95:38-0.26:484:48Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:503.410:26 AM5.34:093.16:210.06:494:48Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:543.411:05 AM5.04:533.27:080.26:504:48Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:063.511:54 AM4.66:043.48:000.46:514:48Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:573.712:584.27:483.38:530.56:524:48Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:304.02:283.89:463.09:440.76:524:48Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:574.44:033.611:002.410:280.96:534:48Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:244.95:213.611:531.611:091.16:544:48Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:535.46:293.712:400.76:554:49Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:265.97:303.81:25-0.16:554:49Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:016.48:263.912:301.52:10-0.86:564:49Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:406.89:193.91:121.82:56-1.46:574:49New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:217.110:133.91:561.93:43-1.76:574:50New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:057.111:093.92:422.14:32-1.86:584:50New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:526.93:322.35:23-1.66:594:50Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:073.910:43 AM6.44:272.56:15-1.36:594:51Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:054.011:39 AM5.85:332.67:09-0.97:004:51Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:064.112:435.06:522.78:04-0.37:004:52First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:084.31:584.38:322.69:010.27:014:52First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:034.63:283.710:152.19:560.77:014:53First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:494.94:583.411:321.510:461.27:024:53First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:305.26:193.312:310.97:024:54Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:055.47:273.31:190.47:034:54Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:385.68:203.412:091.91:59-0.17:034:55Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:095.79:033.412:442.22:33-0.37:034:55Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:405.89:413.51:182.43:06-0.57:044:56Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:105.810:173.51:502.53:37-0.67:044:57Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:405.810:533.52:232.54:09-0.77:044:57Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:115.811:343.42:562.64:44-0.67:044:58Full Moon31Sat
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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