Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 2:38 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 42m at 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 - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:114.16:444.91:140.51:032.86:546:42Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:234.37:285.01:470.41:382.46:546:40Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:384.58:085.12:140.42:121.96:556:39Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:564.98:465.12:390.52:451.46:566:38Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:155.29:255.03:020.63:210.96:576:36Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:375.510:064.83:250.93:580.56:576:35Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:015.810:504.53:491.24:390.26:586:33Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:296.111:414.14:151.65:240.06:596:32Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:016.24:412.06:15-0.17:006:31Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:443.711:39 AM6.15:102.47:160.07:006:30Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:043.412:285.95:412.88:280.17:016:28Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:023.31:315.66:273.29:530.17:026:27Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:543.62:585.38:203.511:110.07:036:26Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:364.04:355.210:463.37:046:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:074.35:535.212:10-0.112:112.77:046:23Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:364.86:585.312:58-0.11:111.97:056:22Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:055.27:555.21:380.02:021.27:066:21Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:335.68:465.02:130.32:480.67:076:19Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:005.99:344.72:440.73:310.27:086:18New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:286.110:214.43:121.24:12-0.17:096:17New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:556.211:094.13:391.74:52-0.27:096:16New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:216.14:042.15:34-0.27:106:15New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:013.810:49 AM5.94:282.56:180.07:116:14Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:003.511:18 AM5.64:502.97:070.27:126:13Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:163.311:51 AM5.35:073.18:040.57:136:11Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:344.99:140.77:146:10Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:384.510:280.87:156:09First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:493.83:194.210:103.611:260.77:166:08First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:574.04:534.211:503.27:176:07First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:094.36:004.212:090.712:392.77:176:06First Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:244.66:544.312:430.71:182.17:186:05Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 12:47 pm — 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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