Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 1:10 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 34m at 9:46 am (3.5 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 - May 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:324.56:043.610:330.110:442.96:097:42First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:594.16:423.911:320.36:077:43First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:213.97:104.212:072.412:190.46:067:44First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:283.87:334.41:031.912:550.76:057:45Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:243.77:544.71:471.41:250.96:047:45Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:143.78:155.02:240.91:511.26:047:46Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:583.68:375.22:580.42:141.46:037:47Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:393.69:005.53:300.02:381.76:027:48Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:203.59:255.64:03-0.33:041.96:017:48Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:033.49:515.74:38-0.53:302.16:007:49Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:513.310:215.85:16-0.63:572.35:597:50Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:443.25:59-0.64:262.55:587:51Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:433.16:45-0.65:002.75:577:52Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:503.17:36-0.55:492.95:577:52Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:265.33:593.38:30-0.47:123.05:567:53Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:284.94:523.69:29-0.29:022.95:557:54Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:464.55:314.010:25-0.110:542.55:547:55Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:194.16:064.611:160.25:547:55Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:453.96:415.112:131.712:020.45:537:56Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:013.87:165.71:140.812:440.85:537:57Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:103.87:536.22:080.01:251.15:527:58Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:113.88:316.62:58-0.72:061.55:517:58Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:083.89:116.73:45-1.22:471.85:517:59New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:033.79:516.74:32-1.53:292.15:508:00New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:593.610:336.55:19-1.54:122.35:508:00New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:563.66:07-1.34:582.65:498:01Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:543.56:56-1.05:502.75:498:02Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:035.62:543.67:45-0.66:522.95:488:02Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:535.03:553.78:34-0.28:103.05:488:03Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:494.44:483.99:250.29:532.85:488:04First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:573.95:294.110:140.611:282.45:478:04First Quarter31Mon
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 11:28 am — 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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