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 : 2:38 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 26m at 10:57 am (3.4 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 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:075.45:081.25:49-0.66:565:28Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:194.812:044.46:131.16:240.26:555:29Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:025.01:133.57:281.17:000.96:545:30First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:515.12:542.89:050.97:401.76:535:31First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:495.15:242.610:440.58:372.36:535:32First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:555.27:222.912:010.06:525:33First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:015.28:113.31:00-0.46:515:34Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:005.48:423.51:45-0.76:505:35Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:505.59:073.612:442.62:22-0.96:495:36Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:335.69:293.71:292.42:54-0.96:485:37Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:095.69:493.72:052.13:22-0.86:475:38Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:425.610:103.82:371.93:47-0.76:465:39Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:135.410:323.93:091.74:10-0.56:455:40Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:435.110:554.03:431.64:31-0.36:445:41Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:144.711:184.24:191.54:520.16:435:42Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:474.211:414.34:591.45:120.56:425:43Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:253.75:451.45:301.06:415:44Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:064.412:133.16:391.45:451.56:405:44Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:364.51:292.57:531.35:521.96:395:45Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:184.59:421.16:385:46Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:214.611:120.56:365:47Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:474.97:593.012:12-0.16:355:48Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:015.37:593.312:58-0.76:345:49Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:035.78:173.61:38-1.26:335:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:586.18:423.912:402.12:16-1.56:325:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:476.49:104.31:331.62:51-1.66:305:52New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:356.39:414.72:241.13:26-1.56:295:53New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:226.010:155.03:140.63:59-1.16:285:53New Moon28Tue
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 12:47 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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