Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:02 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 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 - May 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:333.810:426.15:12-0.94:251.76:077:43New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:323.55:59-0.94:562.26:067:44Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:403.36:48-0.75:282.66:067:45Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:063.17:42-0.46:032.96:057:45Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:335.08:430.06:047:46Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:264.56:173.59:540.29:053.36:037:47First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:414.16:483.711:010.311:263.06:027:48First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:173.87:093.911:530.46:017:49First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:363.87:284.112:302.612:330.56:007:49First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:373.87:464.41:152.01:060.65:597:50Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:293.88:054.81:531.51:330.85:587:51Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:173.88:255.12:280.91:591.05:587:52Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:023.88:475.43:030.42:241.35:577:52Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:463.79:125.73:37-0.12:501.55:567:53Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:313.79:396.04:14-0.53:181.85:557:54Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:213.510:106.14:55-0.83:482.15:557:55Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:173.45:39-0.94:202.45:547:56Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:203.36:29-1.04:572.65:537:56Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:303.27:23-0.95:462.95:537:57Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:215.73:483.48:22-0.87:033.05:527:58Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:245.34:543.79:26-0.68:503.15:517:58Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:424.85:404.110:28-0.410:492.75:517:59Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:144.46:174.611:23-0.25:508:00Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:394.16:525.112:111.912:110.15:508:01Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:544.07:265.61:151.112:530.55:498:01Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:013.98:006.02:080.41:320.95:498:02Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:023.88:336.22:57-0.32:081.35:488:03Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:573.79:076.43:41-0.82:441.85:488:03New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:503.69:406.44:24-1.03:182.15:488:04New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:443.510:146.25:06-1.13:532.45:478:05New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:393.55:49-1.04:282.75:478:05New Moon31Fri
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 11:13 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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