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 2h 41m 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 - Jul 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:523.58:276.73:19-0.81:502.55:508:15Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:383.69:116.94:02-1.22:392.55:508:15Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:233.79:577.04:46-1.53:302.55:518:15Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:093.85:31-1.64:232.45:518:14Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:564.06:16-1.55:212.45:518:14Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:434.27:02-1.26:272.45:528:14Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:315.92:314.47:46-0.87:412.35:538:14Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:315.13:224.78:31-0.29:102.15:538:14Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:434.24:135.19:180.510:501.75:548:13Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:143.55:035.410:071.25:548:13Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:583.25:515.712:141.110:59 AM1.85:558:13Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:383.26:375.91:220.411:52 AM2.25:558:13Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:553.37:216.02:17-0.112:452.65:568:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:483.58:046.13:02-0.41:352.75:578:12Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:283.68:436.23:42-0.62:212.85:578:11New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:023.79:206.14:18-0.73:012.85:588:11New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:333.79:546.14:52-0.63:382.75:588:10New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:043.75:23-0.64:142.75:598:10New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:343.85:54-0.44:532.66:008:09New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:053.86:23-0.25:342.66:008:09Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:373.96:510.16:222.66:018:08Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:104.92:104.07:190.47:182.66:028:08Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:504.32:454.27:460.88:272.56:038:07Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:413.73:224.48:141.39:592.36:038:06First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:573.24:054.78:451.811:331.76:048:06First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:022.84:525.19:262.26:058:05First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:582.95:425.512:411.110:28 AM2.66:058:04Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:183.16:335.91:340.411:37 AM2.86:068:03Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:053.47:246.42:21-0.312:422.86:078:03Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:423.78:146.83:04-0.91:412.66:088:02Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:183.99:037.13:46-1.32:372.46:088:01Full Moon31Mon
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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