Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 29m at 3:52 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:13 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:484.38:245.01:591.21:580.36:077:43Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:384.48:495.52:400.52:280.56:067:44Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:284.39:186.03:23-0.23:000.96:067:45Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:204.19:516.34:07-0.83:321.26:057:45Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:153.910:276.54:54-1.24:071.66:047:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:173.65:46-1.44:442.06:037:47Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:263.46:42-1.35:282.46:027:48Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:473.37:44-1.16:242.86:017:49Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:545.74:183.58:51-0.97:473.06:007:49Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:045.25:303.810:03-0.69:503.05:597:50Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:314.76:184.111:09-0.411:372.55:587:51Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:014.46:564.512:04-0.25:587:52Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:174.27:284.912:481.912:490.15:577:52Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:224.07:575.21:431.21:270.55:567:53Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:193.98:235.42:300.62:000.95:557:54Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:103.88:485.63:100.22:271.35:557:55Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:553.69:125.73:46-0.22:521.75:547:55New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:403.59:375.74:20-0.43:162.05:537:56New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:253.410:025.74:55-0.53:412.35:537:57New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:133.35:30-0.54:062.55:527:58New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:083.26:09-0.44:322.75:517:58Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:103.16:51-0.24:582.95:517:59Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:37-0.15:508:00Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:134.98:290.15:508:00Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:044.55:383.59:240.28:423.35:498:01First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:114.25:573.810:190.310:463.05:498:02First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:393.96:174.111:060.45:488:03First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:083.76:404.612:002.411:46 AM0.65:488:03First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:223.77:055.112:541.612:230.85:488:04Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:293.77:345.71:420.812:591.15:478:04Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:323.78:076.22:280.01:371.45:478:05Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 7:02 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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