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 3h 22m 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 - Jun 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:263.66:165.312:011.511:29 AM0.85:478:06First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:503.46:555.61:070.812:141.35:468:06Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:043.37:315.82:020.212:561.75:468:07Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:063.48:066.02:49-0.31:342.15:468:07Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:573.48:406.03:30-0.62:102.35:468:08Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:413.49:126.04:07-0.72:452.55:468:08Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:223.49:455.94:43-0.73:192.65:468:09Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:023.45:18-0.73:542.75:458:09Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:423.45:54-0.64:302.75:458:10Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:233.46:30-0.45:112.85:458:10Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:053.57:06-0.25:592.95:458:11Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:015.02:483.67:420.06:582.95:458:11Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:434.53:313.88:180.38:122.95:458:12Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:324.04:124.08:560.69:492.75:458:12Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:413.54:494.49:361.011:232.25:458:12Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:213.15:244.810:201.45:458:13Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:003.06:005.312:291.511:05 AM1.75:468:13Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:233.06:395.81:210.711:51 AM2.05:468:13Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:303.27:216.32:080.012:392.25:468:13Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:243.48:056.72:53-0.71:302.35:468:14Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:123.68:527.03:38-1.32:222.35:468:14New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:583.79:397.14:23-1.63:142.35:478:14New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:443.910:287.05:08-1.74:082.25:478:14New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:314.05:54-1.75:052.25:478:14Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:194.26:39-1.46:082.25:478:15Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:116.02:074.47:24-0.97:192.25:488:15Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:095.32:574.78:07-0.38:402.05:488:15First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:154.43:495.08:520.410:161.85:498:15First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:373.64:415.29:391.111:451.25:498:15First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:183.15:315.510:311.75:498:15First Quarter30Tue
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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