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 1h 39m 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 - Oct 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:504.88:445.02:350.62:431.46:536:42Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:105.19:204.92:580.83:161.06:546:41Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:325.49:584.73:201.03:510.76:556:40Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:555.710:394.53:431.34:280.46:556:38Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:205.911:244.24:081.65:090.26:566:37Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:496.04:331.95:560.16:576:35Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:183.811:24 AM6.05:002.36:500.26:586:34Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:263.512:075.85:302.77:540.26:586:33Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:573.31:035.66:093.09:120.36:596:31Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:583.42:195.37:283.310:340.27:006:30Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:043.73:535.29:453.311:400.17:016:29Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:414.15:195.211:332.87:026:28Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:124.66:295.212:310.012:412.17:026:26Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:435.17:305.21:140.11:361.47:036:25Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:145.58:255.11:530.32:260.77:046:24Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:445.99:165.02:270.63:120.17:056:23New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:156.210:054.73:001.03:56-0.27:066:21New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:466.310:544.43:301.44:39-0.47:076:20New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:176.311:464.04:001.95:23-0.47:076:19New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:496.14:302.36:10-0.27:086:18Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:443.711:22 AM5.84:592.77:000.17:096:17Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:523.512:005.45:303.07:560.47:106:15Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:243.412:455.06:063.39:020.67:116:14Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:484.610:140.87:126:13First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:153.83:204.29:573.511:160.87:136:12First Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:404.04:514.111:433.17:136:11First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:594.25:594.112:020.912:362.67:146:10First Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:184.56:544.212:380.91:172.17:156:09Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:374.97:434.21:091.01:531.57:166:08Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:585.28:284.21:361.22:280.97:176:07Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:215.69:124.22:021.43:030.47:186:06Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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