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 1h 56m 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 - Feb 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:344.21:262.78:241.86:501.76:565:28Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:164.33:582.310:151.47:002.16:555:29Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:114.511:340.86:545:30Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:134.812:280.26:545:31Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:125.28:183.11:12-0.56:535:32Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:075.78:383.31:52-1.06:525:33Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:586.29:033.612:302.52:29-1.56:515:34Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:456.59:323.81:242.13:06-1.76:505:35New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:316.610:044.12:141.73:42-1.86:495:36New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:176.510:384.43:041.44:18-1.66:485:37New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:046.011:154.73:561.14:53-1.16:475:37Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:545.311:534.94:520.95:28-0.56:465:38Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:494.45:540.86:020.26:455:39Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:355.112:563.57:050.86:371.06:445:40Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:225.22:322.88:340.77:141.86:435:41First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:185.15:062.610:160.48:072.46:425:42First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:285.17:103.011:40-0.19:592.86:415:43First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:425.17:583.312:42-0.46:405:44Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:475.28:283.51:30-0.76:395:45Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:415.48:523.712:402.62:09-0.86:385:46Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:255.59:133.81:262.32:41-0.96:375:47Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:035.59:333.82:022.03:09-0.86:365:48Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:365.59:533.92:341.73:33-0.66:355:49Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:075.310:144.13:051.53:55-0.46:335:50Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:385.010:354.23:381.34:16-0.16:325:50Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:094.610:574.34:131.24:350.26:315:51Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:434.111:194.44:511.24:550.76:305:52Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:213.611:434.55:341.15:121.16:285:53Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:093.06:251.15:251.66:275:54Waning Gibbous29Thu
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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