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 1h 42m 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 - Feb 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:265.49:023.412:082.72:08-0.66:565:28Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:095.59:263.512:582.62:41-0.76:555:29Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:475.69:473.51:382.53:11-0.86:545:30Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:205.710:093.62:112.33:38-0.86:535:31Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:525.610:323.72:442.14:04-0.76:535:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:235.510:573.83:171.94:29-0.66:525:33Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:545.211:223.93:521.84:53-0.46:515:34Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:264.911:484.04:311.85:17-0.16:505:35Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:024.45:161.75:400.46:495:36Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:154.111:44 AM3.86:081.76:020.86:485:37Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:454.312:403.17:121.66:241.46:475:38Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:234.52:172.58:431.36:461.96:465:39Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:154.75:052.410:270.87:142.36:455:40Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:244.97:142.711:420.29:172.76:445:41Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:355.37:443.112:38-0.56:435:42Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:405.88:123.41:25-1.16:425:42Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:386.28:413.712:132.42:07-1.66:415:43Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:316.59:124.01:132.02:47-1.86:405:44New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:206.69:454.32:061.53:25-1.86:395:45New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:076.410:194.62:561.14:01-1.56:385:46New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:546.010:554.83:470.84:36-1.06:375:47New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:435.311:325.04:400.75:10-0.46:355:48Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:354.45:370.65:430.36:345:49Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:105.012:353.66:390.76:131.16:335:50Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:514.91:572.87:550.86:431.86:325:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:404.84:332.69:360.77:122.46:315:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:444.611:080.46:295:52First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:024.67:523.212:150.16:285:53First Quarter28Tue
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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