Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 34m at 2:45 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:46 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:213.411:27 AM5.64:513.07:290.06:195:04Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:593.512:305.35:573.38:440.16:205:03First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:233.81:565.07:533.49:550.06:215:02First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:094.23:334.89:593.110:520.06:225:01First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:454.64:534.811:172.411:400.06:235:01Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:185.16:004.912:151.66:245:00Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:505.57:004.912:230.21:060.86:254:59Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:226.07:554.81:010.51:530.26:264:58Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:556.38:464.61:370.82:38-0.36:274:57Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:276.59:384.42:111.33:22-0.66:284:57Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:006.510:314.12:451.74:06-0.76:294:56Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:336.311:293.93:182.14:51-0.66:304:55Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:076.03:522.65:39-0.46:314:55Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:343.710:44 AM5.64:292.96:30-0.16:324:54Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:513.611:25 AM5.15:143.27:260.26:334:53Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:293.712:174.66:223.58:310.56:344:53Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:383.91:304.28:263.59:360.66:344:52Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:164.13:053.910:253.210:290.86:354:52Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:434.34:263.811:262.711:110.96:364:51Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:054.65:293.812:102.16:374:51Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:274.96:233.912:481.66:384:50Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:485.27:123.912:151.21:221.06:394:50Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:115.57:573.912:431.41:560.56:404:50Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:365.88:413.91:111.62:310.06:414:49New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:026.19:263.91:401.83:08-0.46:424:49New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:326.310:143.82:112.03:48-0.76:434:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:056.411:083.72:442.34:31-0.96:444:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:436.33:212.55:20-0.96:454:48Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:073.610:26 AM6.14:032.76:12-0.86:464:48Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:123.611:18 AM5.84:592.97:08-0.66:464:48Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 6:15 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 (80% 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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