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 52m at 1:10 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:41 pm (5.7 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 - Nov 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:176.811:464.34:021.55:21-0.97:196:04Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:566.64:392.06:15-0.97:206:03Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:523.911:37 AM6.35:192.57:12-0.67:216:02Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:093.712:255.86:053.08:16-0.37:226:02Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:473.71:235.37:093.39:280.07:236:01Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:213.92:384.78:583.510:410.37:246:00Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:164.23:104.410:073.210:410.46:254:59Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:534.44:324.211:212.711:280.56:264:58Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:214.65:354.212:112.26:274:58Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:444.96:284.212:060.712:521.76:284:57Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:055.17:144.112:361.01:271.26:294:56Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:255.37:554.11:011.21:590.86:304:55Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:465.58:354.01:241.52:310.46:304:55New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:075.79:153.91:471.73:020.16:314:54New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:295.89:573.82:102.03:36-0.16:324:54New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:545.910:453.62:352.34:13-0.26:334:53New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:215.911:393.53:002.54:55-0.36:344:52Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:525.83:262.85:41-0.26:354:52Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:433.410:30 AM5.63:553.06:33-0.16:364:51Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:003.411:18 AM5.34:373.27:320.06:374:51Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:243.512:215.06:043.48:350.06:384:51First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:153.81:454.68:103.49:360.16:394:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:494.23:234.410:052.910:280.26:404:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:214.74:474.311:182.111:130.46:414:49First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:535.35:594.212:151.26:424:49Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:265.87:044.21:060.36:434:49Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:016.48:044.212:341.01:55-0.56:444:49Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:376.79:004.11:141.42:41-1.06:444:48Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:146.99:554.01:531.73:28-1.36:454:48Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:526.910:533.92:332.14:15-1.46:464:48Full Moon30Tue
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 4:25 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 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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