Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:44 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 51m at 9:08 pm (5.9 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 - Aug 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:543.78:015.93:00-0.31:452.96:098:00Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:213.88:406.03:36-0.42:272.86:107:59Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:453.89:166.04:08-0.43:032.76:117:58New Moon3Wed
4Thu11:083.99:486.04:37-0.43:372.56:117:57New Moon4Thu
5Fri11:323.910:205.85:04-0.34:112.46:127:56New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:574.010:515.65:29-0.24:472.36:137:55New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:244.15:540.05:272.26:147:54Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:504.36:180.46:122.26:147:53Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:184.46:420.87:042.16:157:52Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:414.21:484.67:051.28:072.06:167:51Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:363.62:244.87:281.79:341.86:177:50First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:043.03:125.07:522.211:151.46:177:49First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:332.84:165.38:252.66:187:48First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:423.15:245.612:300.710:01 AM3.06:197:47First Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:293.46:276.11:260.111:41 AM3.06:207:46Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:003.77:256.62:14-0.512:542.86:207:45Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:314.08:186.92:58-1.01:542.46:217:43Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:024.29:087.13:38-1.32:492.06:227:42Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:364.59:566.94:17-1.33:411.66:227:41Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:114.810:446.54:54-1.14:341.36:237:40Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:485.111:345.85:30-0.65:281.16:247:39Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:265.36:060.06:271.16:257:37Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:285.01:065.46:400.77:311.16:257:36Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:304.21:495.47:141.58:481.16:267:35Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:523.42:395.37:482.210:241.06:277:34Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:053.13:425.28:312.811:550.86:287:32Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:313.34:575.110:043.26:287:31Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:303.76:065.21:030.511:58 AM3.36:297:30Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:013.97:035.41:540.21:053.16:307:28Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue9:234.07:495.62:350.01:502.86:307:27Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:424.18:275.73:07-0.12:262.56:317:26Waning Crescent31Wed
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 12:56 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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