Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 3:52 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 13m at 12:00 pm (3.5 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 - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:585.25:420.36:001.16:327:24Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:024.912:325.26:120.96:531.26:337:23Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:544.21:065.16:391.67:531.36:337:21Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:593.51:445.07:042.29:111.46:347:20Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:423.12:324.87:272.810:521.36:357:19Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:424.76:357:17Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:253.55:064.712:141.010:41 AM3.56:367:16Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:393.86:124.91:110.712:203.36:377:14Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:553.97:045.21:530.41:113.06:387:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:104.07:475.52:280.21:492.76:387:12Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:264.28:245.72:570.02:222.36:397:10Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:444.49:005.83:230.02:552.06:407:09New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:054.69:355.73:480.03:301.66:407:07New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:274.810:115.54:120.14:071.36:417:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:505.110:505.24:360.44:481.16:427:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:165.311:354.75:010.85:330.96:427:03Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:465.55:271.26:250.76:437:02Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:294.212:205.65:541.87:250.76:447:00Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:383.61:035.66:232.38:410.76:456:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:203.22:005.56:562.810:150.56:456:57First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:543.33:215.47:583.211:400.26:466:56First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:133.64:535.510:253.46:476:55First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:484.06:105.712:43-0.212:073.06:476:53Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:174.37:126.01:34-0.41:122.56:486:52Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:454.78:066.02:17-0.52:041.96:496:50Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:135.08:546.02:55-0.52:511.46:506:49Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:415.39:395.73:28-0.23:340.96:506:48Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:095.510:225.33:580.24:170.66:516:46Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:375.611:074.84:260.74:590.56:526:45Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:045.711:544.34:521.35:420.56:536:43Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 1:56 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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