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 1h 49m 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 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:004.89:124.22:141.82:48-0.26:457:19Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:394.79:304.42:481.43:120.06:437:20Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:144.69:474.63:191.03:330.26:427:21Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:484.410:064.83:500.73:520.56:407:22Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:224.210:254.94:210.44:100.86:397:22Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:583.910:445.04:540.34:291.26:387:23Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:383.611:055.15:300.24:481.66:367:24Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:253.26:100.15:041.96:357:25Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:262.96:560.25:152.36:347:26Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:022.67:540.35:082.56:337:26Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:394.89:100.36:317:27Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:394.610:390.26:307:28Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:124.57:293.411:47-0.111:013.06:297:29Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:554.67:363.712:37-0.46:277:29Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:104.87:564.212:222.41:19-0.56:267:30Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:135.08:214.71:191.71:56-0.56:257:31Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:095.18:505.32:100.92:31-0.46:247:32Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:035.09:205.82:590.13:050.06:227:33New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:554.79:536.13:47-0.53:380.46:217:33New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:494.410:276.34:35-1.04:120.96:207:34New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:473.911:046.35:26-1.24:461.56:197:35Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:533.56:20-1.15:232.06:187:36Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:103.27:19-0.96:032.56:167:37Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:325.63:553.28:24-0.66:562.96:157:37Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:285.15:443.49:41-0.38:333.26:147:38First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:444.56:403.610:58-0.111:033.06:137:39First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:184.27:153.911:590.06:127:40First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:394.17:414.112:232.612:470.16:117:40First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:434.18:024.41:162.01:240.36:107:41Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:354.08:214.61:581.51:540.56:097:42Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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