Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 47m at 3:38 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:24 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:084.43:364.08:230.68:532.85:508:15First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:593.84:164.28:561.010:352.55:508:15First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:143.24:544.59:311.511:582.05:518:15First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:022.95:294.810:111.95:518:14First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:452.86:055.212:581.310:56 AM2.35:518:14Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:112.96:435.51:460.711:44 AM2.55:528:14Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:083.27:235.92:270.112:332.75:538:14Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:493.38:046.33:06-0.41:232.75:538:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:253.58:476.63:45-0.82:132.75:548:13Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:023.69:306.84:24-1.23:022.65:548:13Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:393.810:146.85:03-1.43:512.55:558:13Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:183.95:43-1.44:442.35:558:12Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:594.16:23-1.25:432.25:568:12Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:414.47:03-0.86:492.25:578:12Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:445.42:254.77:42-0.38:052.05:578:11Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:464.53:125.18:220.49:361.75:588:11Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:063.74:035.49:051.111:141.25:598:10Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:533.14:575.79:551.85:598:10Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:483.05:515.912:340.610:55 AM2.36:008:09Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:233.26:446.11:380.012:002.76:008:09Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:223.57:346.32:31-0.51:022.86:018:08Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:043.78:216.43:16-0.81:592.86:028:08Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:383.89:036.43:55-0.92:462.76:038:07New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:093.89:416.34:31-0.83:282.66:038:06New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:383.910:176.15:04-0.74:062.56:048:06New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:073.95:35-0.54:442.46:058:05New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:364.06:03-0.25:252.46:058:04Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:054.16:290.16:092.36:068:03Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:354.26:530.57:002.36:078:03Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:374.32:054.37:171.08:002.36:088:02Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:233.72:404.57:391.59:222.26:088:01First 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 7:01 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 91% 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 Waxing Gibbous (91% 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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