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 17m at 2:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:244.18:295.62:590.12:242.36:327:24Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:424.39:035.63:250.12:562.06:337:23Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:014.59:355.53:480.23:291.76:337:22Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:224.710:085.34:100.34:031.46:347:20Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:445.010:435.04:320.64:401.26:357:19Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:085.111:214.64:540.95:201.16:357:18Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:345.35:171.36:051.06:367:16Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:064.112:045.45:401.76:591.06:377:15Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:033.612:415.46:042.28:051.06:377:13Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:263.11:315.46:282.69:330.96:387:12Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:503.02:405.46:592.911:080.66:397:11Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:533.34:105.49:013.26:407:09Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:263.75:325.712:170.211:14 AM3.16:407:08Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:544.06:396.01:09-0.212:312.66:417:06Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:224.47:366.11:53-0.41:312.06:427:05Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:524.98:296.22:32-0.52:231.46:427:03Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:225.39:186.03:07-0.33:120.86:437:02New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:535.710:055.63:400.03:590.46:447:01New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:255.910:535.14:120.44:470.26:446:59New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:586.011:454.64:431.05:350.16:456:58Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:325.95:131.66:270.26:466:56Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:424.012:085.75:422.17:240.56:476:55Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:503.512:485.46:122.68:310.76:476:54Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:323.31:395.06:413.19:570.96:486:52First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:544.711:210.96:496:51First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:193.74:304.610:383.56:496:49First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:423.95:464.712:210.712:093.26:506:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:004.16:424.81:060.612:582.86:516:47Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:164.37:275.01:410.51:362.36:526:45Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:324.58:065.02:100.52:101.96:526:44Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 5:38 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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