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 5h 22m 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 - Nov 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:294.03:194.99:393.311:040.17:186:05Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:174.34:494.611:272.911:590.37:196:04Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:534.66:044.412:362.37:206:03Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:234.96:064.312:430.512:281.76:215:03Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:485.26:594.212:190.81:111.16:225:02Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:115.47:464.112:481.21:490.76:235:01Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:335.68:284.01:131.62:220.36:245:00Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:545.79:083.81:341.92:540.16:254:59New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:165.89:493.71:562.23:26-0.16:264:58New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:395.910:343.62:182.44:01-0.16:274:58New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:045.811:243.52:422.74:39-0.16:284:57New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:325.73:052.95:210.06:294:56Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:233.310:04 AM5.53:273.06:080.16:304:55Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:363.310:43 AM5.33:473.27:010.26:314:55Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:325.07:580.36:314:54Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:153.612:394.66:363.58:570.46:324:54First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:353.92:094.38:543.39:490.56:334:53First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:574.33:454.110:302.710:330.66:344:52First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:224.85:044.011:321.911:130.86:354:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:505.46:144.012:240.96:364:51Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:216.07:184.01:120.06:374:51Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:566.58:174.112:291.42:00-0.76:384:51Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:336.99:134.01:091.72:47-1.36:394:50Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:137.210:103.91:502.03:36-1.66:404:50Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:567.211:093.82:332.34:27-1.66:414:50Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:426.93:192.55:20-1.46:424:49Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:113.810:32 AM6.54:112.76:14-1.16:434:49Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:163.811:27 AM5.95:152.97:10-0.76:444:49Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:223.912:285.26:333.08:07-0.26:454:48Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:254.11:404.58:153.09:040.36:454:48Third Quarter30Fri
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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