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 2h 57m at 1:42 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:47 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (25% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:543.712:024.26:342.87:190.57:054:59Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:363.912:553.57:572.77:531.07:055:00Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:184.12:183.09:472.38:291.47:055:00Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:564.44:172.611:101.89:121.87:055:01Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:324.76:032.712:061.17:055:02Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:095.17:232.912:510.47:055:03Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:475.58:143.11:31-0.27:055:04Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:285.98:523.32:10-0.87:055:05Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:106.39:283.412:352.62:48-1.37:055:05New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:536.610:053.61:242.53:27-1.67:055:06New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:376.810:433.72:132.34:07-1.77:055:07New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:226.711:223.93:022.24:48-1.77:055:08New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:096.43:552.15:28-1.47:055:09Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:044.110:59 AM5.84:542.06:08-1.07:055:10Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:464.311:54 AM5.06:021.96:48-0.47:045:11Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:324.612:594.17:201.87:280.37:045:12First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:224.92:263.38:581.58:131.17:045:13First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:155.14:232.810:370.99:071.77:035:14First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:115.46:232.811:540.210:132.27:035:15First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:055.67:473.112:55-0.47:035:16Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:575.88:383.41:44-0.87:025:17Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:465.99:143.512:232.62:26-1.07:025:18Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:316.09:453.61:162.53:02-1.17:015:19Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:106.010:133.61:592.43:36-1.17:015:20Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:465.910:403.72:372.34:06-1.07:005:21Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:205.711:073.73:122.24:35-0.87:005:22Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:525.411:343.83:482.15:01-0.56:595:23Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:245.04:272.05:26-0.26:595:24Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:023.910:57 AM4.55:102.05:490.26:585:25Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:303.911:34 AM3.96:002.06:110.76:575:26Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:004.112:193.37:002.06:321.26:575:27Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 25% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (25% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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