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 34m 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 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:104.49:225.93:49-0.33:202.06:327:24New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:314.59:565.74:15-0.13:531.86:337:23New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:524.610:285.44:370.24:261.66:337:21New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:134.711:015.04:580.55:011.56:347:20New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:354.811:364.55:180.95:391.46:357:18Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:574.95:371.46:211.46:367:17Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:164.012:204.95:551.87:101.56:367:16Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:073.512:484.96:102.38:121.56:377:14Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:253.01:254.86:122.79:451.56:387:13First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:224.811:271.16:387:11First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:564.96:397:10First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:343.65:245.212:320.710:50 AM3.56:407:09First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:253.86:285.61:190.212:163.16:417:07Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:384.07:226.01:58-0.21:122.66:417:06Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:594.48:126.32:33-0.52:012.06:427:04Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:244.88:596.33:07-0.62:491.46:437:03Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:525.29:466.13:39-0.53:370.86:437:02Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:235.710:355.74:11-0.24:260.46:447:00Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:566.011:295.14:440.35:190.16:456:59Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:336.25:171.06:160.06:456:57Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:294.412:136.25:511.67:190.16:466:56Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:433.812:596.06:272.38:340.26:476:54Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:253.41:565.67:092.910:060.36:486:53Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:533.53:155.38:233.411:320.26:486:52Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:123.84:475.210:543.46:496:50Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:514.16:055.212:380.112:233.16:506:49Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:204.37:045.31:290.01:202.66:506:47Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:444.57:525.32:090.02:022.26:516:46Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:044.78:325.32:410.22:381.86:526:45Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:234.89:085.23:070.43:111.56:536:43New Moon30Mon
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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