Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 54m at 1:20 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:434.510:004.83:450.63:460.56:457:19Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:174.210:195.04:170.44:050.86:447:20Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:533.910:385.14:490.24:231.26:437:21Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:323.610:595.15:240.14:411.56:417:21Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:173.26:020.14:581.96:407:22Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:132.96:460.25:102.26:387:23Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:362.67:400.45:062.56:377:24Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:264.88:510.46:367:24Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:184.610:210.46:347:25Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:414.47:403.211:330.110:213.16:337:26Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:284.47:323.512:24-0.16:327:27Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:484.67:463.912:002.61:04-0.36:317:27Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:524.88:084.41:001.91:40-0.46:297:28Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:494.98:345.01:511.12:14-0.36:287:29Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:424.99:035.62:390.32:470.06:277:30Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:344.79:356.13:26-0.43:200.46:257:31New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:284.410:096.44:15-0.93:540.86:247:31New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:244.110:476.45:05-1.24:291.36:237:32New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:273.75:58-1.35:061.86:227:33Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:393.36:56-1.15:472.36:217:34Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:165.93:083.28:01-0.86:392.76:197:35Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:125.44:583.39:15-0.58:013.06:187:35First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:244.86:103.610:33-0.310:193.06:177:36First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:544.46:533.811:40-0.111:572.66:167:37First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:204.27:254.112:320.06:157:38First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:294.17:514.41:002.01:130.26:147:38Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:264.18:134.61:471.51:450.56:137:39Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:144.08:334.92:271.02:120.86:117:40Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:573.98:535.13:020.62:341.16:107:41Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:363.79:135.33:340.22:541.46:097:42Full Moon30Mon
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 4:39 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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