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 3h 34m 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 - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:554.52:372.59:131.47:181.86:555:28Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:474.85:102.410:500.88:062.36:555:29Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:515.17:052.711:580.19:462.66:545:30Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:555.67:513.112:53-0.76:535:31Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:556.08:253.41:40-1.36:525:32Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:516.48:573.712:232.42:23-1.76:515:33Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:436.79:303.91:232.03:03-1.96:515:34New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:326.810:054.22:161.73:42-1.96:505:35New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:196.510:414.43:071.34:20-1.66:495:36New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:066.011:184.63:591.14:56-1.16:485:37Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:545.311:564.84:541.05:30-0.56:475:38Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:464.45:521.06:020.36:465:39Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:354.812:463.56:581.06:331.06:455:40Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:174.82:102.88:211.07:021.76:445:41First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:074.74:502.510:050.87:322.46:435:42First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:114.611:320.56:425:43First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:224.78:073.212:340.16:415:44First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:264.88:293.41:19-0.26:405:45Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:195.08:473.512:172.81:55-0.56:385:46Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:025.29:033.61:012.52:26-0.66:375:47Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:395.49:203.71:362.22:52-0.76:365:47Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:125.59:393.82:081.93:17-0.76:355:48Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:445.410:003.92:391.73:40-0.66:345:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:155.310:224.13:131.54:02-0.46:335:50Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:485.010:444.33:481.34:24-0.16:315:51Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:234.611:084.54:281.14:460.26:305:52Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:034.011:354.65:131.05:080.76:295:53Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:533.46:050.95:291.26:285:54Waning Gibbous28Mon
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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