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 3h 21m 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 - Nov 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:326.111:543.43:072.65:09-0.26:185:05Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:096.03:332.86:03-0.26:195:04Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:073.310:54 AM5.84:033.07:03-0.16:205:04Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:423.411:52 AM5.44:553.38:110.06:215:03First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:033.61:105.16:513.49:190.16:225:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:424.02:454.89:083.210:160.16:235:01First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:144.44:154.610:432.511:030.26:245:00First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:445.05:294.511:481.711:450.56:254:59Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:165.56:354.512:420.86:264:58Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:486.07:354.412:230.81:310.06:274:58Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:216.58:314.31:001.22:18-0.66:284:57Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:556.79:254.11:351.63:03-0.96:294:56Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:306.810:203.92:112.03:48-1.16:304:56Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:066.611:183.82:462.44:35-1.06:314:55Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:446.43:232.75:23-0.76:324:54Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:213.610:24 AM5.94:023.06:14-0.46:324:54Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:313.611:08 AM5.44:493.27:070.06:334:53Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:513.612:004.95:553.48:040.36:344:53Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:593.81:044.47:343.49:030.66:354:52Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:414.02:284.09:423.29:550.86:364:52Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:114.23:553.710:592.710:371.06:374:51Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:344.55:073.611:522.111:111.36:384:51Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:564.86:103.512:341.56:394:50Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:195.27:053.51:110.96:404:50Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:425.57:553.612:091.81:460.36:414:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:085.88:403.612:382.02:21-0.16:424:49Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:366.19:243.61:082.32:57-0.56:434:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:076.310:113.61:402.43:35-0.86:444:49New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:416.411:013.52:142.64:17-0.96:454:49New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:196.411:543.52:512.75:03-1.06:464:48Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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