Santa Barbara, California Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- High Tide at 12:13 AM — 5.0 ft (1.52 m)
- Low Tide at 8:10 AM — 0.0 ft (0.00 m)
- High Tide at 3:35 PM — 3.5 ft (1.07 m)
- Low Tide at 7:11 PM — 3.1 ft (0.94 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 4:08 AM, 4:32 PM
Solunar Minor Periods: 11:26 PM, 9:59 AM
Fishing Rating: good
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 2026-06-05 | H 12:13 AM (5.0 ft), L 8:10 AM (0.0 ft), H 3:35 PM (3.5 ft), L 7:11 PM (3.1 ft) | Waning Gibbous | good |
| Sat | 2026-06-06 | H 1:01 AM (4.6 ft), L 8:52 AM (0.2 ft), H 4:18 PM (3.7 ft), L 8:41 PM (3.0 ft) | Last Quarter | good |
| Sun | 2026-06-07 | H 2:01 AM (4.1 ft), L 9:36 AM (0.5 ft), H 4:53 PM (4.0 ft), L 10:28 PM (2.6 ft) | Last Quarter | good |
| Mon | 2026-06-08 | H 3:24 AM (3.6 ft), L 10:20 AM (0.8 ft), H 5:24 PM (4.5 ft), L 11:49 PM (2.0 ft) | Last Quarter | good |
| Tue | 2026-06-09 | H 5:03 AM (3.3 ft), L 11:03 AM (1.1 ft), H 5:56 PM (5.0 ft) | Last Quarter | good |
| Wed | 2026-06-10 | L 12:50 AM (1.1 ft), H 6:30 AM (3.2 ft), L 11:46 AM (1.5 ft), H 6:31 PM (5.6 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Thu | 2026-06-11 | L 1:42 AM (0.3 ft), H 7:47 AM (3.3 ft), L 12:29 PM (1.8 ft), H 7:09 PM (6.1 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Fri | 2026-06-12 | L 2:31 AM (-0.5 ft), H 8:53 AM (3.4 ft), L 1:15 PM (2.0 ft), H 7:50 PM (6.6 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at Santa Barbara, California?
Today's low tide at Santa Barbara, California is at 8:10 AM with a tide height of 0.0 ft (0.00 m) below MLLW. A second low tide follows at 7:11 PM (3.1 ft). The full 7-day tide chart is on this page, sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
When is high tide at Santa Barbara, California?
Today's high tide at Santa Barbara, California is at 12:13 AM with a tide height of 5.0 ft (1.52 m) above MLLW. A second high tide follows at 3:35 PM (3.5 ft). Most species feed most actively in the two hours leading up to high tide.
What's the tide chart for Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara, California has 2 high tides and 2 low tides today. The 7-day chart on this page shows tide heights, moon phases, and solunar feeding periods, all sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
What's the best fishing time at Santa Barbara today?
Based on the latest data, today's fishing rating at Santa Barbara, California is good. The solunar major period starts at 4:08 AM — fish typically feed most aggressively during this window.
Are tide predictions for Santa Barbara accurate?
Yes — HookCast uses tide predictions from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS), the official US tidal data source. Predictions for Santa Barbara, California are typically within ±5 minutes of observed tide times and ±0.2 ft of observed heights, except during major storm surges.
What other fishing spots are near Santa Barbara?
Nearby NOAA tidal stations include Rincon Island, Mussel Shoals, Ventura, Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, Gaviota State Park, Pacific Ocean, Port Hueneme. Each location has its own tide chart, fishing score, and 7-day forecast on HookCast.
Tide + Solunar Insightgood
Solunar Major at 4:08 AM — plan to be on the water. Rising tide boosts bait movement — predators will be active.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
Waning Gibbous
78% illuminated
Above-average solunar activity — fish more active during major periods
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Santa Barbara
Tide height with solunar major period overlays