Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 1:59 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 34m at 10:24 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:544.46:503.410:410.29:503.26:087:43Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:314.26:513.711:350.111:392.76:077:43Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:044.27:074.112:170.06:067:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:164.27:294.612:392.012:540.16:057:45Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:184.37:555.21:301.21:280.36:047:46Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:174.38:245.82:180.42:030.66:037:47Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:134.28:576.33:05-0.42:380.96:027:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:084.19:336.63:52-1.13:141.36:017:48New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:063.910:126.84:41-1.53:511.76:007:49New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:083.75:33-1.64:322.16:007:50Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:163.56:29-1.55:182.45:597:51Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:323.47:28-1.36:152.85:587:51Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:385.83:553.58:31-0.97:333.05:577:52Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:445.25:083.79:39-0.59:243.05:567:53First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:024.65:584.010:44-0.211:142.65:567:54First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:294.26:374.411:390.15:557:54First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:493.97:084.712:292.012:230.45:547:55First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:573.77:355.01:251.41:000.85:547:56Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:563.68:005.22:110.91:301.25:537:57Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:483.58:235.42:500.41:561.55:527:57Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:343.48:465.63:250.02:201.95:527:58Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:163.49:105.73:58-0.22:442.15:517:59Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:593.39:355.74:30-0.43:092.45:518:00Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:443.310:035.75:05-0.53:362.55:508:00Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:333.25:43-0.54:032.75:508:01Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:283.26:24-0.54:322.85:498:02Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:283.27:08-0.45:053.05:498:02Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:343.27:54-0.36:023.15:488:03Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:335.04:293.48:44-0.17:353.25:488:04Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:324.65:053.79:350.09:293.05:488:04Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:484.25:344.110:240.211:122.55:478:05Third Quarter31Sun
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 12:11 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 96% 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 (96% 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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