Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 22m at 2:38 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:004.29:015.83:35-0.12:572.36:327:24New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:184.39:335.74:000.03:282.06:327:23New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:384.410:045.64:220.14:001.86:337:22New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:594.610:365.34:430.34:351.66:347:20New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:214.811:114.95:040.65:131.56:357:19New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:444.911:504.45:251.05:551.46:357:18Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:085.05:461.46:441.36:367:16Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:383.912:385.16:061.97:431.36:377:15Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:443.31:165.26:242.49:031.26:377:13First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:412.92:105.26:362.810:450.96:387:12First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:335.36:397:11First Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:543.55:045.512:040.410:12 AM3.46:407:09First Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:073.86:165.91:01-0.111:59 AM3.16:407:08Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:294.17:176.21:48-0.51:062.66:417:06Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:564.58:116.52:29-0.72:012.06:427:05Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:254.99:016.43:07-0.82:511.46:427:04Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:555.39:496.23:42-0.63:400.96:437:02Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:275.610:375.74:15-0.24:290.56:447:01Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:595.811:285.14:470.45:190.36:446:59Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:335.95:191.06:130.36:456:58Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:244.412:095.85:501.77:110.46:466:56Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:313.812:485.66:202.38:180.66:476:55Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:053.31:355.36:492.99:450.86:476:54Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:404.911:160.76:486:52Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:343.74:144.710:133.66:496:51Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:004.05:384.812:250.612:083.46:496:49Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:204.16:394.91:150.41:023.06:506:48Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:384.37:265.11:530.31:412.66:516:47Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:544.48:055.22:240.32:132.26:526:45Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:104.68:415.22:490.42:441.86:526:44Waning Crescent30Fri
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 5:53 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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