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 4h 48m 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 - Jun 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:495.24:274.29:19-0.59:362.65:478:06First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:054.55:174.510:150.011:152.15:468:06First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:323.95:594.911:060.55:468:07First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:573.56:375.312:311.411:52 AM1.05:468:08Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:173.37:115.51:320.812:311.55:468:08Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:273.37:435.72:220.21:071.95:468:09Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:253.38:145.93:04-0.21:402.25:468:09Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:133.38:455.93:41-0.42:122.55:458:10Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:563.49:155.94:17-0.62:452.65:458:10Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:373.49:465.94:51-0.63:182.75:458:11Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:173.45:26-0.63:522.85:458:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:583.46:02-0.54:282.85:458:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:403.46:39-0.45:082.95:458:12Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:243.47:16-0.35:583.05:458:12Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:055.03:073.67:53-0.17:033.05:468:13Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:484.63:493.88:310.28:233.05:468:13Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:424.14:264.19:090.610:042.75:468:13Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:573.65:004.59:500.911:332.05:468:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:393.25:345.010:341.35:468:14Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:163.06:105.512:371.311:18 AM1.75:468:14Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:393.16:506.11:310.412:052.05:478:14Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:473.37:346.62:21-0.412:532.25:478:14Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:433.58:207.03:08-1.01:452.45:478:14Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:333.69:087.23:55-1.52:392.45:478:15New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:213.89:577.24:42-1.83:322.45:488:15New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:093.95:29-1.84:272.35:488:15New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:584.06:16-1.65:272.35:488:15Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:464.27:02-1.36:332.35:498:15Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:335.82:344.47:46-0.77:472.35:498:15Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:325.03:244.68:30-0.19:132.25:508:15First Quarter30Thu
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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