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 4h 00m 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 - Apr 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:294.69:003.91:472.22:28-0.16:457:19Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:104.79:164.22:201.72:54-0.16:447:20Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:464.79:334.42:511.33:160.06:427:21Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:214.79:524.73:230.93:370.26:417:21Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:574.510:124.93:560.53:580.56:407:22Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:354.310:345.24:310.24:200.86:387:23Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:173.910:585.35:100.04:421.26:377:24Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:063.55:53-0.25:051.66:367:24Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:073.16:43-0.25:272.06:347:25Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:025.42:302.87:43-0.25:492.46:337:26Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:475.28:58-0.16:327:27Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:515.010:27-0.26:307:28Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:224.87:093.511:41-0.411:062.96:297:28Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:014.87:333.912:37-0.66:287:29Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:174.98:004.312:302.31:23-0.76:277:30Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:215.08:284.81:291.62:03-0.66:257:31Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:175.08:575.22:210.82:38-0.46:247:31Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:084.99:265.63:080.23:110.06:237:32New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:584.69:565.83:53-0.33:420.56:227:33New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:474.210:265.94:37-0.64:111.06:207:34New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:393.810:575.85:22-0.74:401.66:197:35New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:373.46:08-0.65:082.16:187:35Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:453.16:58-0.45:342.56:177:36Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:025.23:233.07:53-0.15:582.96:167:37Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:424.89:000.26:157:38Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:364.47:013.410:200.39:113.36:137:39First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:014.07:173.611:280.311:433.06:127:39First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:413.97:333.812:180.36:117:40First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:543.97:484.012:412.612:570.36:107:41First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:514.08:044.31:232.01:280.46:097:42Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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