Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 12:39 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:24 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:044.71:272.87:581.46:401.66:555:28First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:534.93:472.49:431.07:152.16:555:29First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:575.16:152.611:110.38:392.56:545:30First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:095.47:202.912:15-0.46:535:31Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:165.87:553.31:05-1.06:525:32Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:166.28:263.61:50-1.46:515:33Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:116.58:574.012:532.02:30-1.76:515:34Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:016.69:304.31:481.63:08-1.76:505:35Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:486.410:044.62:391.23:44-1.56:495:36Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:336.010:384.83:290.94:18-1.16:485:37Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:195.411:144.94:190.84:51-0.56:475:38Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:074.611:505.05:120.75:210.16:465:39Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:593.86:090.85:500.86:455:40Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:294.91:013.17:140.96:151.56:445:41Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:114.82:392.58:401.06:362.16:435:42Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:044.610:230.86:425:43Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:174.511:410.56:415:44Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:344.58:033.112:360.16:405:45Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:364.78:163.31:17-0.26:385:46Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:255.08:303.512:182.61:50-0.46:375:47Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:055.28:453.612:592.32:18-0.56:365:47Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:415.39:033.81:342.02:43-0.66:355:48Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:145.49:224.02:071.73:06-0.66:345:49New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:465.39:444.32:411.43:29-0.46:335:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:205.110:074.53:171.13:52-0.26:315:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:554.710:324.73:550.94:150.16:305:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:354.311:004.94:380.74:390.66:295:53Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:223.711:325.15:270.65:031.06:285:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 4:01 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 85% 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 (85% 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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