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 22m at 2:38 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:08 pm (5.9 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 - Mar 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:346.28:534.41:251.52:33-1.46:265:55Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:236.19:244.82:160.93:08-1.26:255:56Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:105.89:565.13:050.53:40-0.86:235:56Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:575.310:295.33:540.24:12-0.36:225:57Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:464.611:045.44:450.04:420.46:215:58Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:403.811:405.35:390.15:101.06:205:59Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:453.16:390.25:371.76:186:00Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:205.02:192.67:510.45:572.36:176:01Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:084.79:280.56:166:01Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:204.410:570.46:146:02Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:544.37:373.312:010.16:136:03Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:104.58:503.51:47-0.17:127:04Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:064.79:043.61:172.52:22-0.27:107:05Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:504.89:173.81:562.12:51-0.37:097:05Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:274.99:334.02:291.83:15-0.37:087:06Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:014.99:504.33:001.43:37-0.27:067:07New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:344.910:104.53:311.03:580.07:057:08New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:084.710:304.84:050.74:180.37:037:09New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:434.310:535.04:400.44:390.67:027:09New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:234.011:175.25:190.35:011.07:017:10Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:103.56:030.25:221.46:597:11Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:093.06:540.15:431.96:587:12Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:225.22:342.67:570.26:002.26:577:13Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:095.19:200.26:557:13First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:165.010:550.06:547:14First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:504.97:313.312:07-0.46:527:15First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:215.07:523.71:00-0.76:517:16Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:335.28:184.112:362.21:44-0.86:507:16Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:345.48:454.61:361.52:22-0.86:487:17Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:275.39:145.12:280.82:57-0.66:477:18Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:175.29:445.53:160.23:29-0.26:467:19Full Moon31Fri
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 5:53 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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