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 4h 30m 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 - Jul 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:023.06:185.612:570.711:24 AM2.25:508:15Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:293.17:025.81:540.212:172.55:508:15Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:263.37:445.92:41-0.21:072.75:518:14Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:063.58:236.03:21-0.41:532.85:518:14Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:393.58:596.03:57-0.52:342.75:528:14Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:073.69:326.04:29-0.63:112.75:528:14Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:363.610:055.95:00-0.63:472.65:538:14Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:053.75:30-0.54:242.65:538:14Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:363.85:59-0.45:042.55:548:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:073.96:27-0.25:492.55:548:13Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:394.16:550.16:402.55:558:13Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:204.62:124.27:220.57:412.55:568:12Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:054.02:484.57:501.08:582.35:568:12Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:063.43:294.78:201.410:371.95:578:12Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:492.94:185.18:571.95:578:11Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:572.75:115.512:011.39:52 AM2.35:588:11Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:362.96:056.01:030.511:04 AM2.65:598:10Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:373.26:596.41:55-0.212:132.65:598:10Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:203.57:526.82:41-0.81:172.56:008:09Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:583.88:437.13:25-1.32:162.36:018:09New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:354.19:327.24:07-1.53:122.16:018:08New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:134.310:207.04:48-1.54:061.86:028:07New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:534.611:096.55:28-1.35:021.76:038:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:344.86:07-0.96:011.66:038:06Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:015.81:165.06:45-0.37:061.56:048:05Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:564.92:015.27:210.48:181.56:058:05Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:594.02:495.37:581.19:461.46:068:04First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:243.33:445.38:371.811:211.16:068:03First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:262.94:455.39:262.46:078:02First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:363.15:465.412:380.710:44 AM2.86:088:02First Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:453.46:415.51:380.312:053.06:088:01Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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