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 58m 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 - Mar 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:074.810:434.94:070.74:250.16:265:55Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:524.211:135.14:540.64:500.66:245:56Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:453.611:485.25:470.55:151.26:235:57Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:572.96:520.45:411.76:225:57Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:335.22:572.58:160.46:052.26:215:58First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:335.110:000.16:195:59First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:575.17:023.111:21-0.49:522.96:186:00First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:265.37:253.512:20-0.86:176:01Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:385.57:513.81:08-1.16:156:02Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:375.78:174.112:352.01:48-1.26:146:02Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:295.88:434.41:271.52:23-1.16:136:03Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:155.79:104.72:131.02:54-0.86:116:04Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:585.310:375.03:570.64:23-0.47:107:05Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:394.911:045.14:390.34:490.17:097:06Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:224.311:315.15:210.25:130.67:077:06Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:073.86:050.25:341.27:067:07Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:583.26:510.35:531.77:047:08Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:254.92:042.77:450.56:032.27:037:09Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:564.68:560.77:027:10Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:374.410:380.77:007:10Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:524.112:020.56:597:11Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:464.18:363.312:570.26:587:12Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:024.38:383.512:182.91:370.06:567:13Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:564.68:473.71:082.52:09-0.26:557:14Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:414.89:004.01:462.02:36-0.36:537:14Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:214.99:184.32:221.53:01-0.36:527:15Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:005.09:384.72:581.03:25-0.26:517:16New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:404.910:025.13:350.53:500.16:497:17New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:224.610:285.44:150.14:150.46:487:17New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:084.210:575.74:59-0.34:420.96:477:18New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:013.75:47-0.55:101.46:457:19Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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