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 4h 44m at 3:02 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:45 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:293.11:165.15:443.09:510.86:536:42First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:315.011:180.56:546:41First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:303.64:155.19:393.56:556:39First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:323.95:395.412:190.111:41 AM3.26:566:38First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:524.36:445.71:06-0.212:462.66:566:37Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:174.77:415.91:48-0.41:401.96:576:35Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:455.28:345.92:25-0.42:291.16:586:34Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:155.69:245.73:00-0.23:170.56:596:32Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:466.010:155.43:340.24:050.06:596:31Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:196.311:084.94:070.74:55-0.37:006:30Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:536.44:401.35:46-0.47:016:29Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:064.311:30 AM6.35:131.96:42-0.27:026:27Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:143.912:106.05:472.57:440.07:036:26Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:423.512:565.56:263.08:570.37:036:25Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:003.61:575.07:223.410:230.47:046:23Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:323.83:264.79:453.611:360.57:056:22Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:124.15:004.511:473.37:066:21Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:404.36:104.612:310.412:472.97:076:20Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:014.57:034.71:140.51:292.47:086:19Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:204.77:474.71:470.52:041.97:086:17Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:374.98:274.72:140.72:361.57:096:16Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:555.19:044.62:370.93:071.17:106:15Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:145.39:414.52:581.13:380.77:116:14New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:345.610:194.33:181.44:110.47:126:13New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:555.711:014.03:401.74:470.27:136:12New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:185.811:493.84:022.05:260.17:146:11New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:445.84:242.46:110.17:146:10Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:483.511:16 AM5.84:452.77:040.17:156:09Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:043.311:56 AM5.65:053.08:070.27:166:08Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:515.39:210.27:176:07First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:095.010:360.17:186:06First Quarter31Thu
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 6:23 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 85% 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 (85% 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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