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 5h 19m 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 - Jan 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:056.910:574.12:472.04:24-1.87:054:59Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:526.611:404.33:411.95:06-1.57:055:00Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:426.14:391.85:47-1.17:055:01Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:254.511:37 AM5.35:441.86:29-0.57:055:02Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:134.712:384.46:581.77:110.27:055:02Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:044.91:553.58:281.57:560.97:055:03Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:595.13:392.910:071.18:481.57:055:04Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:565.35:352.811:280.59:532.17:055:05Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:515.57:113.012:320.07:055:06Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:435.78:103.21:23-0.47:055:07Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:305.88:493.412:002.52:05-0.77:055:08Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:135.99:203.512:522.52:41-0.97:055:08Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:515.99:473.61:352.43:14-0.97:055:09New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:255.810:133.72:112.33:43-0.87:045:10New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:585.710:393.72:462.24:11-0.77:045:11New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:295.511:073.83:212.14:38-0.67:045:12New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:595.211:363.93:582.15:04-0.37:045:13Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:314.84:382.05:290.07:035:14Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:054.011:05 AM4.35:242.05:540.47:035:15Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:364.111:45 AM3.76:182.06:180.97:035:16Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:094.312:383.17:261.96:431.37:025:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:504.42:122.59:041.77:091.87:025:18First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:414.64:502.410:441.27:522.27:015:19First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:424.96:502.611:510.59:282.57:015:20First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:435.37:352.912:41-0.27:005:21Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:395.88:073.31:24-0.87:005:22Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:336.28:373.612:022.32:04-1.36:595:23Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:236.69:103.91:012.02:43-1.76:585:24Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:116.89:444.21:551.73:21-1.86:585:25Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:586.610:204.52:471.33:58-1.66:575:26Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:466.310:584.83:391.14:35-1.36:565:27Full Moon31Sun
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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