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 1h 10m at 12:39 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:24 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:356.79:423.61:042.33:07-1.67:054:59New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:196.910:283.71:532.33:51-1.87:055:00New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:067.011:143.82:422.34:36-1.97:055:01New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:546.73:352.25:22-1.77:055:02Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:013.910:45 AM6.34:342.26:07-1.37:055:03Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:494.111:40 AM5.65:402.26:52-0.87:055:04Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:394.312:424.76:572.17:38-0.27:055:04First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:314.61:583.88:311.98:260.57:055:05First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:244.93:373.210:131.49:181.27:055:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:165.25:262.911:340.810:141.87:055:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:045.47:033.012:380.27:055:08Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:495.68:103.21:29-0.37:055:09Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:325.88:573.412:022.42:11-0.77:045:10Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:125.89:333.512:502.52:47-0.87:045:11Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:495.910:033.51:332.63:21-0.97:045:12Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:245.910:323.52:102.53:52-0.97:045:13Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:575.811:013.52:442.44:22-0.87:035:14Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:295.611:303.63:192.44:52-0.77:035:15Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:015.43:562.35:20-0.57:035:16Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:013.610:34 AM5.04:362.35:47-0.27:025:17Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:333.711:08 AM4.65:232.36:150.27:025:18Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:053.811:49 AM4.06:182.36:410.67:015:19Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:404.012:403.47:292.27:091.17:015:19Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:194.22:042.89:081.97:411.67:005:20Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:064.54:232.510:451.38:262.07:005:21Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:574.86:222.611:510.69:392.46:595:22Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:505.37:332.912:43-0.26:595:23Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:435.78:143.21:29-0.86:585:24Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:356.28:493.52:12-1.46:575:25Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:256.69:243.712:592.32:53-1.86:575:26New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:146.810:004.01:532.03:33-2.06:565:27New Moon31Thu
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 4:01 pm — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 85% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (85% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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