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 5h 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 - Nov 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:285.89:423.92:111.83:270.06:195:05New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:505.910:263.72:312.24:010.06:195:04New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:125.811:173.52:522.54:380.06:205:03New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:375.63:132.85:200.16:215:02Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:173.410:05 AM5.43:303.06:070.36:225:01Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:395.27:030.56:235:01Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:244.98:080.66:245:00Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:294.59:150.66:254:59First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:263.82:034.38:513.610:090.56:264:58First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:314.13:414.210:343.110:510.66:274:57First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:464.44:554.211:302.411:270.66:284:57First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:064.95:584.212:161.66:294:56Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:305.56:574.312:000.81:000.76:304:55Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:586.07:534.312:341.11:44-0.16:314:55Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:306.58:474.21:081.42:30-0.76:324:54Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:056.99:434.11:441.73:17-1.26:334:53Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:447.110:433.92:222.14:07-1.46:344:53Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:277.111:483.83:032.45:01-1.46:354:52Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:146.83:492.75:58-1.26:354:52Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:583.711:09 AM6.34:452.96:58-0.96:364:51Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:133.812:125.76:003.18:02-0.56:374:51Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:264.01:265.07:413.19:06-0.16:384:50Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:224.32:534.59:362.810:040.26:394:50Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:044.74:194.111:012.210:530.66:404:50Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:405.05:353.812:031.56:414:49Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:115.36:413.712:540.96:424:49Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:385.67:383.612:081.51:360.46:434:49Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:055.78:283.612:371.82:130.06:444:49Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:305.99:113.61:032.22:47-0.26:454:48New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:555.99:533.51:292.43:20-0.46:464:48New Moon30Mon
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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