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 2h 50m 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 - Mar 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:134.78:143.41:04-0.26:275:54Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:104.88:323.612:172.71:42-0.46:265:55Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:555.18:483.71:012.42:13-0.56:245:56Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:335.29:053.81:352.12:39-0.66:235:57Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:075.39:233.92:051.83:03-0.56:225:58Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:385.39:424.12:361.53:25-0.46:215:58Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:095.110:034.33:081.23:46-0.26:195:59Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:424.810:244.43:421.04:070.16:186:00Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:174.410:474.64:200.94:280.56:176:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:573.911:124.85:030.84:490.96:156:02Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:463.411:424.85:510.75:091.46:146:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:542.87:510.76:271.97:137:03Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:214.93:572.49:130.66:352.37:117:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:174.810:560.37:107:05Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:424.98:093.112:15-0.27:087:06Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:165.18:193.41:13-0.77:077:07Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:295.48:413.812:172.61:59-1.17:067:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:305.79:074.21:242.12:40-1.37:047:08Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:245.99:364.62:181.43:17-1.37:037:09Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:135.910:064.93:080.83:51-1.07:027:10New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:015.610:375.23:550.34:24-0.67:007:11New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:485.111:085.44:420.04:55-0.16:597:11New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:374.511:415.55:31-0.25:250.66:577:12Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:323.86:22-0.25:531.26:567:13Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:155.41:363.27:170.06:201.96:557:14Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:515.13:082.88:210.26:422.46:537:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:334.79:470.46:527:15First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:334.411:220.46:517:16First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:094.18:173.412:310.26:497:17First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:384.28:323.612:123.01:210.16:487:18First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:414.48:463.81:082.61:58-0.16:467:18Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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