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 - Apr 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:085.41:423.17:20-0.16:141.96:447:20Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:505.33:202.88:31-0.16:502.46:437:21Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:465.15:402.99:59-0.17:592.86:417:21Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:054.96:583.311:24-0.310:293.06:407:22Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:424.97:363.712:30-0.66:387:23Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:035.08:074.112:122.51:22-0.86:377:24Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:095.28:364.51:181.92:05-0.86:367:24Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:055.29:044.82:101.32:43-0.76:347:25Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:545.19:325.12:560.73:16-0.46:337:26New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:404.99:595.33:390.33:470.06:327:27New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:244.610:275.44:200.04:140.56:317:27New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:094.110:545.45:01-0.24:401.06:297:28New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:573.711:215.35:42-0.25:051.56:287:29Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:503.36:25-0.15:282.06:277:30Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:573.07:130.15:492.46:257:31Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:194.83:472.88:080.35:552.86:247:31Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:564.59:220.56:237:32First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:514.27:413.310:490.59:423.36:227:33First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:283.97:413.511:540.411:593.06:217:34First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:073.97:523.712:410.36:197:35First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:134.18:064.012:512.51:180.26:187:35Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:064.38:224.31:302.01:490.16:177:36Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:524.48:414.62:061.52:160.26:167:37Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:364.59:025.02:420.92:420.36:157:38Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:204.49:265.43:190.33:090.66:147:38Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:054.39:535.83:58-0.23:370.96:137:39Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:534.110:246.04:40-0.64:071.36:117:40Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:473.810:596.15:27-0.94:391.76:107:41Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:503.56:19-1.05:142.16:097:42Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:053.37:16-0.95:572.56:087:42Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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