Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 27m at 12:29 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:245.57:103.112:520.27:054:59Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:055.78:153.21:40-0.37:055:00Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:435.89:033.412:122.42:20-0.67:055:01Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:205.99:413.412:542.62:56-0.87:055:01Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:555.910:143.51:332.63:29-0.87:055:02Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:285.910:463.52:102.64:01-0.87:055:03Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:015.811:173.52:442.64:32-0.77:055:04Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:335.711:503.53:202.55:04-0.67:055:05Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:055.43:582.55:34-0.47:055:06Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:243.510:39 AM5.14:402.66:04-0.27:055:06Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:593.611:16 AM4.65:312.66:340.27:055:07Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:353.711:58 AM4.16:322.67:040.67:055:08Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:123.912:553.47:522.47:361.07:055:09Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:534.22:272.89:372.08:131.57:045:10Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:364.64:362.611:021.39:031.97:045:11Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:215.06:212.712:030.57:045:12Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:085.57:343.012:54-0.37:045:13Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:576.08:213.31:40-1.07:035:14Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:476.59:013.512:102.42:24-1.57:035:15Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:366.89:403.71:082.33:07-1.97:035:16New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:257.010:193.92:022.13:49-2.07:025:17New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:136.911:004.12:551.94:31-1.97:025:18New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:016.511:424.33:491.75:12-1.67:015:19Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:525.94:471.65:52-1.17:015:20Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:244.511:45 AM5.15:501.66:31-0.47:005:21Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:094.612:464.17:021.57:090.47:005:22First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:574.82:043.28:321.47:501.26:595:23First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:504.94:002.710:141.08:381.86:585:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:475.06:182.711:380.59:462.46:585:25First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:445.17:463.012:410.06:575:26Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:385.28:313.31:29-0.36:565:27Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:49 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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