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 5h 00m 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 - Nov 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:074.14:125.010:333.311:44-0.17:196:05First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:444.55:364.912:032.67:206:04First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:174.96:454.912:35-0.11:051.97:206:03Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:475.37:454.81:170.11:561.27:216:02Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:175.78:394.71:540.52:420.67:226:01Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:456.08:284.51:270.82:240.16:235:00Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:136.19:154.21:571.33:04-0.26:245:00Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:406.210:034.02:241.73:43-0.36:254:59Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:066.110:543.72:502.24:22-0.36:264:58Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:335.911:523.53:162.55:03-0.26:274:57Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:025.73:412.95:470.06:284:57Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:013.410:34 AM5.34:063.16:370.26:294:56Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:125.07:350.56:304:55Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:054.68:420.66:314:55Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:163.81:224.28:153.69:450.76:324:54Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:324.03:034.010:253.310:330.76:334:53Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:484.34:243.911:222.711:110.86:344:53Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:054.65:284.012:052.16:354:52Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:244.96:234.012:441.46:364:52Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:465.47:154.012:141.11:210.76:374:51Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:115.88:054.112:431.31:590.16:384:51Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:396.28:554.01:151.62:40-0.56:384:50New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:106.69:463.91:471.83:23-0.96:394:50New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:466.810:433.82:232.14:09-1.26:404:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:256.811:443.73:012.45:00-1.36:414:49Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:116.63:442.65:55-1.26:424:49Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:523.611:03 AM6.24:382.96:54-0.96:434:49Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:043.712:065.75:513.17:56-0.66:444:49Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:144.01:215.17:293.19:00-0.36:454:48First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:114.32:504.59:282.89:590.16:464:48First Quarter30Wed
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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