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 (tomorrow) : 4:11 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 27m at 8:34 pm (5.9 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 - Oct 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:275.29:235.33:120.23:241.06:536:43New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:505.410:025.03:370.64:010.86:546:41New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:125.510:414.64:001.04:370.66:546:40New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:345.511:234.24:201.55:140.56:556:39New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:565.54:401.95:530.66:566:37Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:093.811:18 AM5.44:582.36:360.76:576:36Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:063.411:42 AM5.25:122.77:280.96:586:34Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:283.212:135.05:083.08:361.06:586:33Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:584.710:091.06:596:32First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:184.511:260.97:006:30First Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:563.84:164.410:423.77:016:29First Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:434.05:364.612:180.612:053.37:016:28First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:494.26:334.912:570.412:512.77:026:27Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:034.57:235.11:300.31:312.17:036:25Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:224.98:105.21:590.32:111.47:046:24Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:455.48:575.12:270.42:530.77:056:23Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:105.99:455.02:560.73:360.17:056:22Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:396.310:354.73:261.04:21-0.47:066:20Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:126.611:324.33:571.55:11-0.77:076:19Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:496.74:301.96:05-0.77:086:18Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:383.911:31 AM6.65:052.47:06-0.67:096:17Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:573.612:226.25:482.88:16-0.47:106:16Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:403.51:265.86:483.29:36-0.27:116:15Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:233.82:495.38:343.410:53-0.17:116:13Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:184.14:245.010:503.211:550.07:126:12Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:564.55:454.912:132.67:136:11Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:284.86:514.812:450.11:122.07:146:10Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:565.17:464.71:250.32:001.47:156:09Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:215.48:354.51:580.72:420.97:166:08Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:445.69:194.32:261.03:190.57:176:07Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:075.810:014.12:501.53:540.27:186:06New Moon31Sat
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 12:22 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 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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