Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:38 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 7:59 pm (5.8 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 - Dec 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:086.07:133.81:080.06:474:48Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:446.58:143.812:141.51:56-0.86:474:48Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:236.89:113.812:561.92:43-1.26:484:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:026.910:053.81:372.23:29-1.46:494:48Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:426.911:003.72:192.44:15-1.46:504:48Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:236.611:553.73:022.65:01-1.26:514:48Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:066.23:482.85:49-0.96:524:48Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:513.710:51 AM5.74:393.06:35-0.56:524:48Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:493.711:39 AM5.15:413.17:22-0.16:534:48Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:473.812:324.56:583.18:100.36:544:48Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:384.01:383.98:423.08:570.76:554:49Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:194.23:053.410:232.69:421.16:554:49Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:514.54:363.111:312.010:211.56:564:49Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:204.85:563.012:211.46:574:49Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:475.17:053.11:020.86:574:50Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:155.48:003.21:390.26:584:50Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:445.78:453.312:052.32:13-0.26:594:50Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:155.99:253.412:412.52:48-0.66:594:51New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:496.110:053.41:182.63:24-0.97:004:51New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:246.310:473.51:562.64:02-1.17:004:52New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:026.311:303.52:362.64:42-1.17:014:52New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:426.23:192.75:23-1.17:014:53Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:133.610:26 AM6.04:102.76:05-0.97:024:53Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:583.711:16 AM5.55:122.76:47-0.67:024:54Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:443.912:134.86:272.67:30-0.27:034:54Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:314.31:244.17:592.48:160.47:034:55First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:194.73:003.49:451.99:050.97:034:55First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:055.24:463.111:091.09:571.57:044:56First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:505.76:223.112:150.27:044:57Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:366.17:403.21:10-0.57:044:58Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:216.48:393.41:59-1.17:044:58Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 11:48 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 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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