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 4h 09m 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 - Mar 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:374.611:214.64:411.04:580.26:265:55Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:234.011:534.75:300.95:250.76:255:56Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:203.46:280.85:521.36:235:57Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:324.81:442.87:410.76:221.86:225:57Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:224.94:022.69:190.57:032.36:215:58Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:334.96:152.810:500.08:542.76:195:59Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:585.17:073.211:57-0.510:502.76:186:00Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:135.47:393.612:51-1.06:176:01Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:165.78:093.912:062.31:36-1.36:156:02Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:116.08:394.31:041.82:15-1.46:146:02Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:006.010:094.51:541.33:52-1.37:137:03New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:465.810:404.83:400.94:25-1.07:117:04New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:305.511:114.94:250.64:57-0.57:107:05New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:144.911:425.05:100.45:270.07:097:06New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:004.35:570.35:540.67:077:06Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:135.012:513.66:460.46:201.37:067:07Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:454.81:533.07:400.66:431.97:057:08Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:194.63:322.68:480.77:002.47:037:09First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:014.410:250.87:027:10First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:074.111:550.67:007:10First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:434.18:343.412:560.36:597:11First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:004.28:463.512:232.91:400.16:587:12First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:574.58:593.71:152.62:15-0.26:567:13Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:424.89:143.91:522.22:44-0.36:557:14Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:215.09:324.12:251.83:10-0.46:537:14Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:575.19:524.42:581.33:35-0.36:527:15Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:345.010:134.73:320.93:59-0.26:517:16Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:114.910:374.94:090.64:230.16:497:17Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:524.611:035.24:490.24:490.56:487:17Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:384.111:335.35:330.05:160.96:477:18Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:333.66:23-0.15:441.46:457:19Waning 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 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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