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 (tomorrow) : 3:38 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 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 - Sep 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:215.311:185.75:07-0.35:110.96:327:24Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:575.55:400.26:080.76:337:23Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:125.012:365.76:130.97:120.76:337:22Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:174.21:205.86:481.68:260.76:347:20Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:413.52:135.77:262.39:590.66:357:19Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:513.23:215.68:172.911:330.36:357:18Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:013.54:445.510:033.36:367:16Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:023.86:005.612:440.011:56 AM3.26:377:15Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:374.17:035.81:40-0.21:062.96:377:13Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:054.37:545.92:25-0.31:572.56:387:12Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:304.48:375.93:02-0.32:382.16:397:11Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:524.69:145.73:32-0.23:141.86:407:09New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:134.79:495.53:580.13:471.66:407:08New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:344.810:225.24:210.44:201.46:417:06New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:544.910:564.84:410.74:551.26:427:05New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:155.011:324.45:001.15:311.26:427:03Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:365.05:191.66:121.26:437:02Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:143.911:59 AM5.05:372.06:591.26:447:01Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:073.512:255.05:512.47:571.36:456:59Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:283.11:004.95:492.89:221.36:456:58First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:544.711:051.16:466:56First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:294.76:476:55First Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:213.75:074.912:130.710:52 AM3.56:476:54First Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:113.96:145.31:010.312:143.26:486:52Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:224.17:095.71:40-0.11:072.66:496:51Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:424.57:596.02:15-0.31:542.06:506:49Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:064.98:476.02:47-0.42:401.36:506:48Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:335.49:355.93:19-0.23:260.76:516:47Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:035.810:245.53:510.14:140.26:526:45Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:356.211:175.04:230.65:05-0.16:526:44Full Moon30Tue
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 11:48 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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