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 12m at 2:45 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:46 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:185.26:412.912:010.16:555:29First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:155.47:513.21:00-0.46:545:30Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:085.58:343.51:46-0.76:535:31Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:565.79:073.612:442.42:25-0.96:535:32Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:375.79:353.71:302.33:00-0.96:525:33Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:145.710:003.72:082.23:30-0.96:515:34Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:485.710:253.72:422.03:58-0.86:505:35Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:205.510:503.83:151.94:25-0.66:495:36Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:515.211:173.93:491.84:49-0.46:485:37Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:234.911:443.94:261.75:140.06:475:38Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:574.45:071.75:380.46:465:38Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:124.011:34 AM3.95:541.76:010.86:455:39Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:414.112:213.36:521.76:231.36:445:40Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:164.21:342.78:101.66:451.86:435:41Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:014.34:032.49:581.37:092.26:425:42Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:034.511:200.76:415:43Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:124.87:292.912:170.16:405:44Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:155.27:553.21:03-0.66:395:45Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:115.78:213.51:44-1.16:385:46Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:036.18:503.812:432.22:23-1.56:375:47Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:516.49:224.11:351.73:00-1.76:355:48New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:386.59:554.42:251.33:37-1.66:345:49New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:256.310:314.73:140.94:14-1.46:335:50New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:135.811:094.94:060.74:50-0.96:325:51Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:055.111:495.15:020.55:26-0.26:315:51Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:034.26:030.56:020.56:295:52Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:325.11:143.47:130.56:401.36:285:53Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:215.02:582.88:420.57:242.06:275:54First Quarter28Sun
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 87% 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 (87% 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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