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 5h 38m 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 - Nov 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:424.97:444.31:120.91:551.47:196:04Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:035.48:314.31:401.02:310.87:206:03Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:265.89:184.32:071.33:090.27:216:03Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:536.210:064.22:351.63:49-0.47:226:02Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:236.510:574.03:051.94:32-0.77:236:01Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:576.710:553.82:372.24:19-0.96:245:00Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:366.73:112.55:12-0.96:254:59Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:003.610:22 AM6.53:512.86:10-0.86:264:58Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:153.511:16 AM6.14:443.07:13-0.66:274:58Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:383.612:225.66:023.28:21-0.46:284:57Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:503.91:445.17:523.29:28-0.16:294:56Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:394.33:154.79:502.810:250.16:304:55Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:184.84:394.411:112.111:120.46:314:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:535.25:514.212:121.36:314:54Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:255.66:564.11:030.66:324:54Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:555.97:534.012:291.21:480.16:334:53Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:256.28:443.91:011.72:29-0.36:344:52New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:546.29:323.81:312.03:08-0.66:354:52New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:226.210:193.71:592.43:45-0.66:364:51New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:516.111:083.52:272.64:23-0.56:374:51New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:205.92:562.85:03-0.46:384:51Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:013.59:52 AM5.63:253.05:46-0.26:394:50Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:593.410:27 AM5.33:583.16:310.06:404:50Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:073.411:07 AM5.04:423.37:190.36:414:49Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:203.511:56 AM4.55:573.48:100.56:424:49First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:063.71:014.17:473.49:010.76:434:49First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:334.02:313.79:543.19:470.96:444:49First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:574.34:053.511:052.510:271.16:454:48First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:204.75:213.411:551.711:021.46:454:48Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:455.26:283.512:371.06:464:48Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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