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 : 1:20 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 54m at 9:45 am (3.3 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 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:133.65:29-0.94:092.75:508:15Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:503.76:06-0.94:562.65:508:15Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:273.86:42-0.85:512.65:508:15Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:064.17:18-0.56:562.55:518:14Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:455.12:474.47:55-0.18:132.45:518:14Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:454.33:314.88:330.59:472.05:528:14Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:063.64:185.29:151.011:221.45:528:14Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:543.15:075.710:041.65:538:14Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:413.05:586.112:380.611:01 AM2.15:538:13Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:113.26:496.41:40-0.212:022.45:548:13Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:143.47:406.72:33-0.81:032.65:558:13Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:023.78:306.93:20-1.22:012.65:558:13New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:433.89:176.94:04-1.42:552.55:568:12New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:223.910:016.74:46-1.43:452.45:568:12New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:004.05:25-1.24:332.35:578:11New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:374.16:02-0.95:212.35:588:11Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:144.26:36-0.56:122.35:588:10Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:065.31:504.37:080.07:082.35:598:10Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:494.62:274.47:360.68:122.36:008:09Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:373.93:064.58:031.29:382.26:008:09First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:433.23:504.68:301.711:181.96:018:08First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:352.84:384.88:592.26:028:08First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:042.75:275.012:341.49:44 AM2.76:028:07First Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:483.06:155.21:290.911:00 AM2.96:038:06Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:223.37:015.52:130.412:103.06:048:06Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:453.47:445.92:500.01:073.06:058:05Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:073.68:256.23:24-0.41:552.86:058:04Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:313.79:046.43:56-0.72:402.66:068:04Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:583.99:426.54:28-0.93:232.46:078:03Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:274.010:216.45:00-0.94:082.26:078:02Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:584.311:036.15:32-0.84:562.06:088:01Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 11:32 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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