Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 42m at 1:42 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:333.611:45 AM5.85:212.97:36-0.17:186:05Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:043.512:295.35:583.38:410.27:196:04Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:264.89:550.57:206:03Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:143.92:484.49:303.711:030.67:216:02Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:454.13:254.210:343.310:550.66:225:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:074.34:404.111:322.811:350.76:235:01Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:264.55:394.212:152.26:245:00Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:444.86:294.212:070.812:511.76:254:59Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:025.17:144.112:331.01:251.26:264:58Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:225.47:574.112:571.31:580.76:274:58Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:435.78:394.01:211.52:310.26:284:57New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:065.99:233.91:451.83:06-0.26:294:56New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:316.110:103.82:112.13:45-0.46:304:55New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:006.211:043.62:382.44:28-0.66:314:55New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:346.23:072.65:16-0.66:324:54Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:083.510:14 AM6.13:392.96:10-0.56:334:54Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:213.411:03 AM5.84:203.17:10-0.46:334:53Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:453.512:045.45:333.38:15-0.26:344:52First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:533.81:245.07:273.49:19-0.16:354:52First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:364.22:594.69:343.010:150.06:364:51First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:114.74:264.411:002.311:030.36:374:51First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:445.25:414.312:021.46:384:51Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:175.76:484.212:550.66:394:50Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:506.27:494.112:231.01:44-0.26:404:50Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:236.58:454.01:001.42:29-0.76:414:49Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:576.69:383.91:351.83:12-1.06:424:49Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:316.610:323.82:102.23:55-1.16:434:49Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:066.511:293.72:452.54:39-1.06:444:49Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:426.23:212.85:24-0.76:454:48Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:293.610:19 AM5.84:003.06:11-0.46:464:48Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 4:44 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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