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 3h 33m at 4:11 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:57 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:394.14:154.99:140.610:511.85:508:15First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:073.45:035.110:001.35:518:15First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:503.05:485.412:141.210:48 AM1.95:518:14First Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:353.06:315.51:190.711:36 AM2.35:518:14Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:553.27:115.72:120.212:252.75:528:14Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:463.37:505.82:54-0.11:112.85:538:14Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:223.48:275.93:31-0.31:552.95:538:14Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:513.59:026.04:05-0.52:352.85:548:13Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:193.69:366.04:37-0.53:122.85:548:13Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:473.610:085.95:08-0.63:492.75:558:13Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:173.75:38-0.54:272.65:558:13Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:483.86:08-0.45:082.65:568:12Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:193.96:37-0.25:552.65:578:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:514.17:050.16:502.65:578:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:304.62:244.37:340.57:562.55:588:11Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:204.03:014.68:031.09:202.25:588:10Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:303.43:444.98:351.510:591.75:598:10Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:262.94:345.39:162.06:008:09Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:282.85:275.812:180.910:15 AM2.46:008:09Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:023.16:226.21:200.211:27 AM2.66:018:08Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:593.47:176.72:12-0.512:352.76:028:08Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:403.68:117.03:00-1.11:392.66:038:07Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:193.99:027.23:44-1.52:382.46:038:06New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:574.19:517.24:27-1.63:332.16:048:06New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:354.310:396.85:08-1.54:271.96:058:05New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:154.55:48-1.25:231.86:058:04Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:554.76:26-0.76:221.76:068:04Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:185.51:364.97:020.07:271.76:078:03Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:134.62:195.07:360.78:411.76:088:02Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:183.73:065.18:091.410:151.56:088:01First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:513.13:595.18:432.111:471.26:098:00First Quarter31Sun
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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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