Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 03m at 4:11 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:57 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 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:473.27:41-1.16:182.76:077:43Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:515.74:193.38:49-0.87:412.96:067:44First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:015.25:293.610:02-0.69:412.96:057:45First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:274.76:154.011:08-0.411:292.46:047:46First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:574.46:524.512:02-0.26:037:46First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:134.27:254.912:421.812:470.16:027:47Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:204.17:545.21:391.11:250.56:027:48Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:193.98:225.52:270.51:580.96:017:49Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:103.88:485.73:090.02:261.36:007:50Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:573.69:145.83:47-0.32:521.75:597:50Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:433.59:405.84:23-0.53:172.05:587:51Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:293.410:065.74:59-0.63:422.35:577:52Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:183.25:36-0.54:082.55:577:53Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:113.16:16-0.44:342.75:567:53Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:133.17:00-0.25:012.95:557:54Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:343.17:480.05:343.05:547:55Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:214.88:400.15:547:56Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:144.45:353.59:360.38:543.25:537:56Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:234.05:563.710:290.410:582.95:527:57Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:553.76:164.111:130.55:527:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:223.66:394.512:092.311:51 AM0.75:517:59Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:343.57:045.11:001.512:261.05:517:59Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:393.67:335.61:460.71:011.25:508:00Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:393.68:056.12:31-0.11:371.55:508:01Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:353.78:426.63:15-0.82:161.85:498:01New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:303.79:226.84:01-1.32:572.05:498:02New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:263.610:066.94:49-1.63:402.25:488:03New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:253.65:40-1.74:282.45:488:03Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:253.66:33-1.65:242.65:488:04Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:273.77:27-1.46:322.75:478:05Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:445.93:293.98:23-1.07:552.75:478:05Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 7:34 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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