Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 12:39 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 8:54 am (3.1 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 - May 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:484.95:433.910:33-0.410:432.56:087:43First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:184.56:254.311:33-0.26:077:44First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:414.37:024.812:091.912:220.16:067:44Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:534.17:355.21:121.21:050.46:057:45Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:564.08:075.52:050.51:420.76:047:46Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:523.98:385.82:51-0.12:161.16:037:47Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:423.89:075.93:33-0.52:471.56:027:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:293.69:365.94:13-0.73:161.86:017:48Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:163.510:065.84:51-0.73:442.16:007:49Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:043.45:30-0.74:132.45:597:50Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:553.36:10-0.54:432.65:587:51Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:513.26:52-0.35:172.85:587:51Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:563.17:38-0.16:002.95:577:52Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:244.74:123.28:280.27:063.15:567:53Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:134.35:083.49:220.48:483.15:557:54Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:193.95:423.710:160.510:522.85:557:55Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:483.66:084.011:040.75:547:55Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:163.56:324.412:062.311:43 AM0.95:537:56Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:283.46:584.912:571.612:191.15:537:57Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:323.57:255.31:410.912:531.35:527:57Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:293.57:565.82:220.21:281.65:517:58Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:223.68:316.33:04-0.52:061.85:517:59Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:123.69:096.63:46-1.02:452.05:508:00New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:043.69:506.84:31-1.43:272.15:508:00New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:583.610:356.75:19-1.64:122.35:498:01New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:543.66:09-1.65:042.45:498:02Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:533.77:01-1.46:062.55:498:02Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:206.02:523.87:54-1.17:212.65:488:03Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:215.43:524.18:49-0.68:522.55:488:04First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:324.74:464.59:45-0.210:362.15:478:04First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:574.05:344.910:390.35:478:05First Quarter31Sun
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 10:46 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 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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