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 4h 50m 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 - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:245.311:225.85:10-0.55:140.96:327:25Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:015.55:450.16:110.86:327:24Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:165.012:415.66:190.87:130.86:337:22Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:194.21:235.66:531.68:250.86:347:21Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:393.52:125.47:292.39:560.96:347:19Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:503.23:165.28:132.911:300.76:357:18Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:123.54:365.19:533.36:367:17Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:113.85:525.112:420.411:55 AM3.36:367:15Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:434.06:525.31:360.21:023.16:377:14Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:064.17:405.52:180.11:482.76:387:13Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:254.28:205.62:520.02:232.46:397:11Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:434.38:545.63:200.02:542.16:397:10Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:014.59:265.63:440.13:241.86:407:08New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:204.69:585.44:060.33:551.66:417:07New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:404.810:305.14:260.54:291.46:417:05New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:014.911:054.74:470.85:051.26:427:04New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:225.111:454.35:071.25:451.16:437:03Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:465.25:271.66:321.16:437:01Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:343.812:145.25:462.17:271.16:447:00Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:403.312:505.26:022.58:401.16:456:58Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:343.01:425.26:082.910:180.96:466:57First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:025.111:420.56:466:56First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:453.54:415.39:563.56:476:54First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:503.95:585.612:410.011:50 AM3.16:486:53Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:114.27:016.01:28-0.312:562.66:486:51Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:374.67:566.22:09-0.61:501.96:496:50Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:055.08:476.22:46-0.62:401.26:506:48Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:355.59:366.03:21-0.43:290.76:516:47Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:065.810:265.63:550.04:170.26:516:46Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:396.111:185.04:270.55:070.06:526:44Full Moon30Sat
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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