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 24m 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 - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:063.712:114.16:482.87:280.57:054:59Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:464.01:143.58:192.68:041.07:055:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:244.32:543.010:032.18:471.47:055:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:034.74:502.811:181.39:371.87:055:02Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:435.26:242.912:140.57:055:03Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:255.77:353.11:04-0.47:055:03Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:116.28:283.41:50-1.17:055:04Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:596.79:123.612:232.42:35-1.67:055:05Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:487.09:553.71:182.33:19-2.07:055:06New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:367.110:383.92:122.24:04-2.17:055:07New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:246.911:224.03:052.14:48-1.97:055:08New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:146.54:012.05:31-1.67:055:09Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:064.211:05 AM5.95:011.96:13-1.07:055:10Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:514.312:005.06:081.96:54-0.47:045:11Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:384.51:034.17:261.87:340.47:045:12First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:284.72:253.29:031.68:171.17:045:12First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:214.94:212.710:421.29:071.87:045:13First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:135.16:262.711:580.610:082.37:035:14First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:035.27:523.012:550.17:035:15Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:515.38:393.21:40-0.37:035:16Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:345.59:113.412:092.72:18-0.67:025:17Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:145.69:373.412:572.72:50-0.77:025:18Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:515.710:003.51:372.63:20-0.87:015:19Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:255.710:243.52:122.43:49-0.87:015:20Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:575.710:503.62:452.34:16-0.87:005:21Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:285.611:163.73:202.24:43-0.77:005:22Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:595.311:443.83:572.15:09-0.56:595:23Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:325.04:382.05:34-0.26:585:24Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:123.911:09 AM4.45:262.05:590.26:585:25Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:414.111:53 AM3.86:221.96:230.76:575:26Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:144.312:533.17:341.86:491.36:565:27Third Quarter31Mon
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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