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 16m at 5:16 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:083.410:41 AM5.34:053.16:480.56:195:05Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:204.97:540.76:205:04Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:164.59:100.76:215:03Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:523.81:474.28:413.710:130.76:225:02Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:584.03:304.110:403.310:590.76:235:01Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:094.34:434.211:312.811:350.66:245:00Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:244.65:414.312:112.26:254:59Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:414.96:334.312:050.712:491.56:264:59Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:025.47:234.412:340.91:270.86:264:58Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:265.88:124.31:031.12:060.16:274:57Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:536.29:014.21:331.42:47-0.56:284:56New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:246.69:544.12:041.73:32-0.96:294:56New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:596.810:523.92:382.04:20-1.16:304:55New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:396.811:583.73:142.45:14-1.16:314:54Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:256.53:562.76:12-1.06:324:54Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:133.611:19 AM6.14:493.07:16-0.76:334:53Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:363.712:265.66:073.28:24-0.56:344:53First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:504.01:485.07:583.29:31-0.26:354:52First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:424.33:204.69:582.810:280.06:364:52First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:224.84:444.411:172.111:170.46:374:51First Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:575.25:554.212:171.46:384:51Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:295.56:584.01:080.76:394:50Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:585.87:543.912:331.21:510.26:404:50Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:266.08:443.81:051.62:30-0.26:414:50Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:546.19:303.71:332.03:07-0.46:424:49Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:206.110:163.62:002.33:42-0.56:434:49Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:476.011:043.52:272.64:18-0.56:434:49Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:155.911:573.42:542.84:56-0.46:444:49Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:455.63:233.05:36-0.26:454:48Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:543.410:19 AM5.43:543.16:200.06:464:48Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 8:38 am — 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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