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 2h 50m at 2:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:54 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:476.08:564.11:291.62:40-0.16:195:05Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:156.29:424.01:581.93:19-0.46:205:04Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:466.410:333.82:282.14:02-0.66:215:03Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:226.511:313.73:012.44:50-0.76:225:02Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:046.43:382.65:44-0.66:225:01Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:373.610:53 AM6.14:242.96:42-0.56:235:00Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:523.611:52 AM5.75:293.17:46-0.36:245:00Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:073.81:055.27:023.28:52-0.16:254:59Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:064.12:344.89:002.99:530.26:264:58Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:504.64:034.510:352.310:450.46:274:57Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:285.15:214.311:431.511:300.76:284:56Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:035.66:294.212:390.76:294:56Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:376.07:304.112:101.11:280.16:304:55Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:116.38:244.012:471.52:12-0.46:314:54Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:436.49:143.91:211.92:53-0.76:324:54New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:166.410:023.81:542.23:34-0.86:334:53New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:486.310:523.72:272.44:14-0.76:344:53New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:216.111:433.62:592.74:55-0.56:354:52Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:545.83:332.95:38-0.36:364:52Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:373.510:30 AM5.44:113.06:220.06:374:51Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:373.511:11 AM5.04:583.27:090.36:384:51Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:423.611:59 AM4.56:053.37:580.56:394:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:393.71:014.17:433.38:500.86:404:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:184.02:283.79:483.09:381.06:404:50First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:484.34:023.411:032.410:201.36:414:49First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:144.75:193.411:531.810:571.56:424:49First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:405.16:243.412:351.16:434:49Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:075.57:213.51:140.56:444:49Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:375.98:123.612:071.91:52-0.26:454:48Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:116.38:593.712:432.12:31-0.76:464:48Full Moon30Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 77% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (77% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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