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 3h 33m 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 - Mar 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:223.16:240.65:271.56:265:55Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:125.11:522.67:370.55:522.06:255:55First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:055.19:160.46:245:56First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:205.06:322.810:480.08:442.86:235:57First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:505.27:013.211:52-0.510:482.66:215:58First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:075.47:283.612:43-0.96:205:59Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:105.77:554.012:032.11:25-1.16:196:00Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:065.89:244.41:011.53:03-1.17:177:00Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:555.89:534.82:521.03:37-1.07:167:01Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:415.610:235.13:380.54:09-0.67:157:02Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:265.210:545.34:240.24:39-0.27:137:03Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:114.611:255.35:090.05:070.47:127:04Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:584.011:565.25:560.05:331.07:117:05Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:513.46:450.15:581.57:097:05Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:285.11:542.97:400.46:192.07:087:06Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:054.83:382.68:490.66:272.47:077:07Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:504.510:240.77:057:08Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:044.211:500.57:047:08Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:454.18:203.312:480.37:027:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:004.38:293.512:132.81:310.17:017:10Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:554.58:413.71:062.42:04-0.17:007:11Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:394.78:553.91:452.02:32-0.16:587:12Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:184.89:134.22:201.62:56-0.16:577:12Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:564.89:324.62:541.13:200.06:567:13Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:334.79:544.93:290.73:430.26:547:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:114.510:195.24:060.34:070.56:537:15New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:534.210:465.54:46-0.14:320.96:517:16New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:413.811:175.65:30-0.34:591.36:507:16Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:373.46:19-0.35:271.76:497:17Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:473.07:17-0.35:592.16:477:18Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:415.53:272.88:27-0.26:402.56:467:19Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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