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 1h 41m 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 - Jan 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:155.86:593.112:43-0.17:054:59Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:596.18:083.31:34-0.77:055:00Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:446.39:003.512:112.32:19-1.17:055:01Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:276.49:433.61:012.43:01-1.37:055:02Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:086.410:233.61:482.53:40-1.37:055:02Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:476.311:003.62:312.54:17-1.27:055:03Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:246.011:363.63:122.54:53-1.07:055:04Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:015.73:522.55:27-0.77:055:05Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:123.710:37 AM5.34:362.55:58-0.37:055:06Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:483.711:13 AM4.75:252.56:280.17:055:07Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:253.811:53 AM4.16:222.56:570.57:055:08Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:043.912:413.57:342.57:271.07:055:09Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:454.11:552.99:182.27:581.57:055:10Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:284.34:032.510:541.78:381.97:045:10Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:114.66:092.511:571.19:332.37:045:11Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:534.97:352.812:450.47:045:12Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:355.38:183.01:25-0.27:045:13Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:185.78:493.32:03-0.77:035:14Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:026.19:203.412:282.62:40-1.27:035:15Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:456.49:513.61:182.43:17-1.57:025:16New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:286.610:263.72:062.23:54-1.77:025:17New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:126.611:023.92:542.04:32-1.77:025:18New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:576.311:404.13:451.85:10-1.47:015:19Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:455.84:411.75:47-1.07:015:20Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:204.411:38 AM5.05:431.66:25-0.47:005:21Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:034.612:394.16:561.57:020.46:595:22First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:504.92:013.28:261.37:441.16:595:23First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:445.14:002.710:090.88:351.86:585:24First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:435.36:112.811:330.29:472.36:585:25First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:445.57:393.112:38-0.46:575:26Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:425.78:273.41:30-0.86:565:27Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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