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 47m 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 - Jul 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:443.66:47-0.45:432.95:508:15Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:243.77:22-0.16:362.95:508:15Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:264.93:063.87:560.27:382.95:518:15Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:094.43:484.08:300.68:592.85:518:14First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:033.84:284.29:061.010:422.55:528:14First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:223.35:044.59:451.45:528:14First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:083.05:394.912:022.010:27 AM1.85:538:14First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:442.96:145.312:591.311:13 AM2.15:538:14Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:033.16:525.71:470.612:002.45:548:13Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:003.37:336.22:290.012:492.55:558:13Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:463.58:166.63:11-0.61:392.65:558:13Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:273.69:016.93:52-1.12:302.55:568:12Full Moon12Fri
13Sat11:083.89:467.04:33-1.43:202.45:568:12Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:503.910:336.95:16-1.54:122.35:578:12Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:334.15:59-1.45:082.35:588:11Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:174.36:42-1.26:112.25:588:11Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:156.02:034.57:24-0.77:212.15:598:10Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:135.22:514.88:06-0.18:432.06:008:10Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:224.33:425.18:500.610:211.66:008:09Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:513.64:365.49:391.311:511.16:018:08Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:393.25:285.710:341.96:028:08Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:253.26:195.91:030.511:34 AM2.46:028:07Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:453.47:086.02:020.012:342.76:038:07Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:373.67:546.12:50-0.41:292.86:048:06Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:153.78:366.23:31-0.62:182.86:048:05Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:473.89:146.24:07-0.72:592.76:058:05New Moon26Fri
27Sat11:163.89:496.14:40-0.63:362.66:068:04New Moon27Sat
28Sun11:453.910:225.95:11-0.54:122.56:078:03New Moon28Sun
29Mon12:133.95:40-0.34:482.56:078:02New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:424.06:08-0.15:282.46:088:01Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:124.16:340.26:132.46:098:01Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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