Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:20 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 17m at 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 - Dec 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:326.711:533.83:142.45:04-1.26:474:48Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:156.33:582.75:55-0.96:484:48Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:573.711:00 AM5.74:493.06:46-0.66:494:48Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:053.711:52 AM5.15:533.27:41-0.16:504:48Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:163.912:524.57:193.28:380.36:504:48Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:124.02:074.09:163.19:330.66:514:48Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:524.33:363.610:462.610:210.96:524:48Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:244.54:553.411:462.011:011.26:534:48Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:514.86:033.412:321.56:544:48Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:165.17:023.41:110.96:544:48Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:415.47:523.412:041.81:460.46:554:49Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:065.68:363.512:342.02:190.06:564:49Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:335.99:183.51:042.22:53-0.46:564:49New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:026.010:003.51:362.43:28-0.76:574:49New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:336.110:453.52:092.54:05-0.86:584:50New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:076.211:323.52:442.64:45-0.96:584:50New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:446.13:222.75:28-0.96:594:50Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:223.510:27 AM5.84:082.86:13-0.86:594:51Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:143.611:15 AM5.55:072.96:59-0.57:004:51Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:073.812:144.96:232.97:49-0.27:014:52Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:594.11:274.37:592.78:410.27:014:52First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:464.53:013.89:472.29:330.67:014:53First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:305.04:383.511:091.410:241.07:024:53First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:115.56:043.412:130.57:024:54Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:526.07:183.51:07-0.37:034:55Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:346.48:193.612:001.71:56-0.97:034:55Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:166.79:123.712:482.02:41-1.37:034:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:586.810:013.81:342.23:24-1.57:044:57Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:396.710:483.82:202.34:07-1.57:044:57Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:206.411:343.83:042.44:49-1.37:044:58Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:016.13:502.55:31-1.07:044:59Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:30 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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