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 5h 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 - Oct 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:136.24:591.15:590.06:536:43Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:154.411:49 AM6.05:311.86:560.16:546:41Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:233.812:285.86:032.48:000.36:546:40Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:553.41:145.46:373.09:200.56:556:39Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:185.010:500.66:566:37Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:043.83:514.710:033.76:576:36Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:374.05:204.612:010.512:003.46:576:35Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:014.26:254.812:540.412:562.96:586:33Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:204.47:154.91:340.41:362.56:596:32Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:374.57:575.02:060.42:092.07:006:31Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:544.78:345.02:320.52:401.67:016:29Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:115.09:094.92:540.73:111.27:016:28New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:305.29:454.73:150.93:430.97:026:27New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:495.410:224.53:351.24:170.67:036:26New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:105.611:034.23:561.54:530.47:046:24New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:335.711:513.94:181.95:340.37:056:23Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:595.84:392.36:210.27:056:22Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:513.511:31 AM5.74:592.67:170.37:066:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:113.312:135.65:172.98:260.37:076:19Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:125.39:480.37:086:18First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:375.111:050.17:096:17First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:413.94:205.010:303.47:106:16First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:034.35:435.112:02-0.112:012.87:106:15First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:294.76:495.212:49-0.11:012.07:116:14Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:575.27:485.31:29-0.11:531.27:126:12Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:265.78:435.12:060.22:420.57:136:11Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:566.19:354.92:400.53:28-0.17:146:10Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:286.410:274.63:131.04:14-0.57:156:09Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:006.611:224.23:451.55:00-0.77:166:08Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:336.54:162.05:49-0.67:176:07Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:223.911:07 AM6.24:482.56:40-0.47:186:06Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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