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 3h 43m 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 - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:544.19:517.14:27-1.53:302.16:098:00Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:324.310:396.95:08-1.54:241.96:107:59Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:124.65:48-1.25:201.76:107:58Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:534.86:27-0.76:221.66:117:58Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:235.61:365.07:05-0.17:301.66:127:57Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:224.72:225.27:430.68:501.56:137:56Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:353.83:135.38:231.410:271.26:137:55Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:193.24:115.49:092.111:570.86:147:54Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:303.15:135.510:152.76:157:53Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:123.46:135.61:080.411:38 AM3.06:167:52Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:063.67:075.72:030.012:493.06:167:51Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:403.87:545.92:47-0.21:442.96:177:49Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:063.98:345.93:24-0.32:262.76:187:48Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:294.09:106.03:56-0.43:012.56:197:47New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:504.09:435.94:24-0.33:342.46:197:46New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:134.110:145.84:50-0.24:072.26:207:45New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:374.210:455.55:140.04:422.16:217:44New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:014.35:370.25:202.06:217:43Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:264.46:000.56:022.06:227:41Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:524.56:231.06:511.96:237:40Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:344.11:204.76:441.47:501.96:247:39Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:273.51:554.87:051.99:091.86:247:38First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:533.02:424.97:252.410:521.46:257:37First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:332.83:495.17:442.86:267:35First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:055.412:130.86:277:34First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:223.56:135.91:110.211:32 AM3.16:277:33Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:473.77:126.31:59-0.412:462.86:287:32Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:144.08:066.72:41-0.81:462.46:297:30Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:444.48:566.93:21-1.12:391.96:297:29Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:154.79:446.83:58-1.13:301.56:307:28Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:495.010:326.44:34-0.94:211.16:317:26Full Moon31Thu
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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