Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:31 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 7:09 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:103.91:265.16:481.78:301.36:327:25Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:293.32:155.27:182.310:041.16:327:23First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:383.03:225.47:582.711:360.66:337:22First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:503.24:435.69:333.16:347:20First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:513.65:585.912:440.111:27 AM3.16:357:19Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:263.97:016.31:38-0.412:442.86:357:18Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:574.37:576.52:24-0.81:442.36:367:16Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:284.68:476.63:05-0.92:371.86:377:15Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:594.99:346.53:43-0.83:251.46:377:14Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:315.110:206.14:18-0.64:121.16:387:12Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:035.311:065.54:51-0.14:590.96:397:11Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:365.411:544.95:230.45:480.86:397:09Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:095.45:531.16:410.96:407:08Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:484.212:445.36:211.77:381.06:417:07Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:543.61:215.16:482.48:501.26:427:05Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:373.22:084.97:142.910:271.26:427:04Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:184.711:521.06:437:02Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:013.64:494.610:503.56:447:01Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:203.96:014.812:520.712:233.36:446:59Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:384.06:555.01:360.51:113.06:456:58Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:544.27:395.32:120.31:472.66:466:57Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:104.38:175.52:410.22:192.26:476:55Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:274.58:525.53:070.22:511.86:476:54Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:474.79:275.53:310.23:251.56:486:52New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:085.010:045.33:540.44:001.16:496:51New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:315.210:435.04:180.64:390.96:496:50New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:565.511:274.64:421.05:220.66:506:48Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:245.65:071.46:110.56:516:47Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:204.111:57 AM5.75:341.97:080.56:526:45Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:283.612:385.76:022.48:180.56:526:44Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 10:50 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 16% 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 Waning Crescent (16% 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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