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 : 12:29 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 7:47 am (3.3 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 - Jun 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:003.58:185.92:520.11:471.85:478:05Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:503.58:506.33:31-0.52:222.05:478:06Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:403.59:256.54:12-1.02:582.25:468:07Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:333.510:056.64:56-1.33:372.45:468:07Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:293.55:43-1.44:212.65:468:08Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:273.56:34-1.45:132.75:468:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:263.67:26-1.26:192.85:468:09Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:355.83:273.88:20-0.97:412.95:458:09Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:405.24:234.19:15-0.69:232.75:458:10Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:564.65:114.610:10-0.111:062.25:458:10Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:254.05:535.011:020.35:458:11Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:533.66:325.512:251.411:49 AM0.85:458:11Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:143.57:095.91:280.712:321.35:458:11Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:273.47:466.12:210.01:121.85:458:12Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:283.58:216.33:07-0.51:512.15:458:12Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:213.58:566.33:49-0.82:292.45:458:12New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:093.59:306.24:28-0.93:062.65:468:13New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:553.510:056.15:06-0.93:422.75:468:13New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:403.55:44-0.84:192.85:468:13New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:233.56:22-0.64:592.95:468:14Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:073.57:00-0.45:453.05:468:14Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:533.67:37-0.16:423.05:478:14Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:334.83:383.78:150.27:513.15:478:14Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:204.34:203.98:530.59:222.95:478:14First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:183.84:564.29:320.911:042.55:478:15First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:433.35:284.510:131.35:488:15First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:223.05:584.912:151.910:54 AM1.65:488:15First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:493.06:305.41:091.211:35 AM1.95:488:15Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:043.17:055.81:540.512:172.25:498:15Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:033.37:456.32:37-0.21:022.45:498:15Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 10:08 am — 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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