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 6h 23m 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 - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:215.06:327:25First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:403.55:395.412:480.610:52 AM3.46:327:23First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:373.76:415.81:350.012:193.16:337:22Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:534.07:356.32:14-0.41:182.66:347:21Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:164.38:246.52:51-0.72:092.16:347:19Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:424.79:116.63:25-0.82:591.56:357:18Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:125.19:596.43:58-0.73:481.06:367:17Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:445.510:475.94:32-0.44:390.66:377:15Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:185.811:415.25:050.15:330.46:377:14Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:566.05:380.86:320.36:387:12Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:414.412:376.06:121.57:380.46:397:11Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:553.71:245.86:472.28:580.56:397:10Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:423.32:225.67:282.810:340.56:407:08Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:163.43:425.38:413.311:570.36:417:07Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:343.85:105.211:083.46:417:05Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:124.06:225.31:000.112:343.16:427:04Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:394.27:185.51:490.01:282.76:437:02Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:024.48:035.52:270.02:092.36:447:01Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:214.58:415.52:580.12:441.96:447:00Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:394.79:155.43:240.23:151.66:456:58New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:584.89:475.23:450.53:461.46:466:57New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:165.010:204.94:040.84:181.16:466:55New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:355.110:554.54:221.14:521.06:476:54New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:555.211:334.24:411.55:290.96:486:53Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:165.34:591.96:100.96:496:51Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:193.711:40 AM5.35:162.36:591.06:496:50Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:193.312:105.25:262.68:011.06:506:48Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:003.012:515.15:162.99:281.06:516:47First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:575.011:020.86:516:45First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:394.96:526:44First Quarter30Sat
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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