Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3m at 1:10 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:41 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Aug 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:013.99:436.04:30-0.53:322.56:098:00New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:254.010:155.94:57-0.44:072.36:097:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:494.110:465.65:23-0.24:432.26:107:59New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:154.25:470.05:222.26:117:58Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:414.36:100.46:052.16:127:57Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:084.46:320.86:542.16:127:56Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:314.21:364.66:541.27:532.16:137:55Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:203.62:094.77:141.79:131.96:147:54First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:363.02:534.97:322.210:581.66:157:53First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:072.73:545.17:472.66:157:52First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:045.412:181.06:167:51First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:343.26:085.81:150.411:09 AM3.16:177:50Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:553.57:066.32:02-0.312:292.96:187:49Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:203.87:596.72:44-0.81:322.66:187:47Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:484.18:486.93:22-1.12:282.16:197:46Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:194.49:366.94:00-1.23:201.76:207:45Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:534.810:246.64:36-1.14:121.36:217:44Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:285.111:136.05:12-0.85:061.16:217:43Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:065.45:47-0.26:040.96:227:42Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:065.312:455.66:210.47:070.96:237:40Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:074.41:295.66:561.28:200.96:237:39Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:213.62:185.67:311.99:510.96:247:38Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:153.13:195.48:122.611:270.76:257:37Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:483.24:345.39:253.16:267:36Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:093.65:485.412:430.411:28 AM3.26:267:34Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:473.86:505.51:400.112:473.16:277:33Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:144.07:405.72:24-0.11:392.86:287:32Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:354.18:215.83:00-0.12:192.56:287:30Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:544.28:565.83:29-0.12:522.26:297:29Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:124.39:285.73:540.03:242.06:307:28New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:324.49:595.54:160.13:561.86:317:26New Moon31Mon
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 4:25 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 87% 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 Waxing Gibbous (87% 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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