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 - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:435.04:492.05:43-0.26:565:28Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:213.911:24 AM4.45:401.96:120.36:555:29Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:554.112:153.86:421.86:420.86:545:30Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:344.31:273.18:031.77:161.36:535:31Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:224.63:262.69:451.28:011.86:535:32Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:214.95:332.611:110.59:142.26:525:33Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:245.37:023.012:15-0.26:515:34Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:255.87:523.31:08-0.96:505:35Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:226.28:313.61:55-1.46:495:36Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:166.59:073.912:542.12:38-1.86:485:37Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:056.79:434.11:491.83:18-1.86:475:38New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:526.610:194.32:401.53:57-1.76:465:39New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:386.210:564.43:291.34:35-1.36:455:39New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:245.711:334.64:191.15:10-0.86:445:40Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:114.95:121.15:44-0.26:435:41Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:114.612:024.16:091.26:160.56:425:42Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:514.61:023.37:151.26:461.26:415:43Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:344.52:332.78:431.27:171.96:405:44First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:264.55:172.510:261.07:592.46:395:45First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:314.47:242.911:450.69:492.86:385:46First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:384.58:003.212:400.26:375:47First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:364.78:233.41:22-0.16:365:48Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:254.98:423.512:232.61:56-0.46:345:49Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:065.28:593.61:042.42:25-0.66:335:50Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:435.49:183.71:382.12:52-0.76:325:51Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:165.59:403.92:111.83:18-0.76:315:51Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:495.510:034.02:441.63:43-0.76:305:52Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:225.410:274.23:191.44:08-0.56:285:53Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:585.110:534.43:581.24:33-0.26:275:54Full Moon29Wed
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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