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 (tomorrow) : in 7h 05m at 3:20 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:09 am (3.6 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 - Jun 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:133.86:32-1.55:372.45:478:06Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:183.87:27-1.36:412.65:478:06Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:515.83:274.08:25-0.98:012.85:468:07Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:575.14:344.29:26-0.59:442.75:468:07Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:154.55:294.510:28-0.111:232.25:468:08Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:424.16:154.911:240.35:468:08Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:033.86:545.212:371.612:130.75:468:09Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:163.67:295.41:361.012:551.15:468:09Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:193.68:015.62:240.51:331.45:458:10Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:123.68:305.83:050.12:061.85:458:10Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:573.58:595.83:42-0.22:362.05:458:11New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:393.59:275.94:15-0.43:062.35:458:11New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:213.59:555.84:48-0.43:362.45:458:12New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:033.55:22-0.54:082.65:458:12New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:473.55:57-0.44:422.75:468:12Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:343.56:34-0.35:212.95:468:13Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:243.57:13-0.26:093.05:468:13Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:095.03:163.67:540.07:113.15:468:13Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:544.64:073.88:370.38:323.15:468:14First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:514.24:504.19:230.510:142.85:468:14First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:083.85:264.410:120.811:392.25:478:14First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:433.56:004.911:001.05:478:14First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:083.46:355.412:401.511:46 AM1.35:478:14Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:223.57:125.91:320.712:311.55:478:15Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:273.67:526.42:20-0.11:171.75:488:15Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:243.88:356.83:07-0.82:041.95:488:15Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:163.99:197.13:53-1.32:532.05:488:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:084.010:057.14:40-1.63:432.15:498:15Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:014.15:28-1.74:352.25:498:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:544.26:17-1.65:322.35:508:15Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 6:44 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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