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 1h 59m 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 - Feb 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:306.810:034.22:151.63:39-1.96:555:29Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:176.610:394.53:071.34:16-1.66:545:30Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:046.111:174.84:001.14:52-1.16:545:30Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:545.311:564.94:560.95:27-0.56:535:31Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:474.45:560.96:000.36:525:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:375.012:493.57:040.96:311.06:515:33Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:225.02:162.88:300.97:011.76:505:34Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:154.94:522.510:120.77:342.36:495:35Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:224.811:360.36:485:36Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:334.88:063.112:37-0.16:475:37Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:365.08:283.31:23-0.36:465:38Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:285.18:473.512:202.71:59-0.56:455:39Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:105.39:043.61:042.52:29-0.76:445:40Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:465.49:213.71:392.22:56-0.76:435:41Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:185.59:403.82:111.93:20-0.76:425:42New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:495.410:004.02:421.73:43-0.66:415:43New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:195.210:224.23:161.54:04-0.36:405:44New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:514.910:454.33:511.34:260.06:395:45New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:244.411:094.54:301.24:470.36:385:46Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:033.911:364.75:141.15:080.86:375:47Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:513.36:061.05:271.36:365:48Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:084.812:582.77:101.05:431.86:355:49Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:494.83:182.38:420.85:472.26:335:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:494.910:280.46:325:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:135.07:262.911:40-0.29:452.86:315:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:365.37:363.312:34-0.76:305:52Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:445.77:583.61:18-1.26:295:53Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:426.18:244.012:302.01:57-1.46:275:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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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