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 4h 36m 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 - Oct 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:315.65:161.86:280.66:536:42Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:493.811:59 AM5.45:392.47:200.86:546:41Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:003.412:305.15:572.88:231.06:556:39Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:114.89:521.16:566:38Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:174.511:201.06:566:37Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:563.84:084.410:443.76:576:35Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:574.05:324.512:200.812:133.46:586:34Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:084.16:304.81:030.612:572.96:596:33Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:204.37:175.01:380.41:332.46:596:31Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:364.67:595.12:070.32:071.97:006:30Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:544.98:395.22:320.42:411.47:016:29Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:145.29:205.12:570.53:180.97:026:27New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:375.610:024.93:220.73:560.47:036:26New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:025.910:484.63:481.14:390.17:036:25New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:306.111:414.24:151.55:25-0.27:046:24New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:036.24:441.96:18-0.37:056:22Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:453.811:43 AM6.25:152.47:19-0.27:066:21Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:053.512:326.05:512.88:31-0.17:076:20Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:553.41:365.66:453.29:54-0.17:086:19First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:453.73:045.38:353.511:11-0.17:086:17First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:344.14:415.110:583.37:096:16First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:094.46:005.212:11-0.212:202.67:106:15Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:404.87:045.21:00-0.11:192.07:116:14Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:085.28:005.11:410.02:081.37:126:13Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:365.58:504.92:160.32:520.77:136:12Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:025.89:364.72:470.73:330.37:146:11Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:286.010:214.43:151.24:110.07:146:10Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:536.011:074.13:401.64:49-0.17:156:09Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:186.011:573.84:032.15:28-0.17:166:08Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:445.84:262.56:090.07:176:07Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:553.510:10 AM5.63:482.85:550.26:185:06Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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