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 2h 49m 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 - Jul 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:283.79:117.23:55-1.52:402.45:508:15Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:183.89:597.24:42-1.83:332.45:508:15Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:073.95:30-1.84:282.45:518:14Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:574.06:17-1.65:262.45:518:14Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:454.27:04-1.26:302.45:528:14Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:335.82:354.37:49-0.77:422.45:528:14Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:315.03:264.58:330.09:092.35:538:14Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:374.24:164.89:180.610:482.05:538:14Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:033.55:045.010:051.35:548:13Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:443.15:485.212:121.510:53 AM1.85:548:13Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:253.06:295.41:170.911:41 AM2.35:558:13Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:443.27:085.62:090.512:272.65:568:12Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:363.47:455.72:500.11:122.85:568:12Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:133.58:225.93:26-0.21:542.85:578:11Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:443.58:576.03:59-0.42:332.85:588:11New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:133.69:306.04:30-0.53:102.85:588:11New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:433.610:036.05:02-0.53:472.75:598:10New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:143.75:33-0.54:242.75:598:10New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:463.86:03-0.45:052.66:008:09Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:183.96:34-0.35:522.66:018:08Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:514.07:040.06:472.66:028:08Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:304.82:264.37:340.47:542.56:028:07Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:224.23:054.68:050.99:182.26:038:07First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:333.63:494.98:411.410:561.76:048:06First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:213.14:405.39:261.96:048:05First Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:163.05:335.812:150.910:26 AM2.36:058:04First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:483.26:276.31:170.211:34 AM2.66:068:04Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:503.57:226.72:11-0.512:402.66:068:03Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:363.78:157.02:59-1.11:432.56:078:02Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:164.09:057.23:44-1.42:412.36:088:01Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:554.29:547.14:27-1.53:342.16:098:01Full 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 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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