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 4h 20m at 12:29 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:09 pm (6.1 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 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:415.09:425.03:280.63:421.26:536:42New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:005.210:164.73:471.04:130.96:546:40New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:185.310:514.44:061.34:460.86:556:39New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:385.411:314.04:241.75:220.76:566:38New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:585.44:422.06:020.76:566:36Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:193.711:21 AM5.44:592.46:490.86:576:35Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:213.311:50 AM5.35:082.87:470.96:586:34Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:305.19:060.96:596:32Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:304.910:370.77:006:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:084.811:440.47:006:30First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:263.84:514.911:013.57:016:28First Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:314.16:035.212:320.112:152.97:026:27Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:494.57:035.41:12-0.11:092.17:036:26Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:125.07:585.51:48-0.11:581.47:046:25Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:405.68:505.42:220.02:450.67:046:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:096.19:425.22:550.33:33-0.17:056:22Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:426.510:364.93:280.84:22-0.67:066:21Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:166.711:344.44:011.35:13-0.87:076:20Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:536.74:361.86:08-0.87:086:18Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:404.011:34 AM6.55:122.47:08-0.67:096:17Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:583.712:226.05:532.98:15-0.37:096:16Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:443.61:215.56:493.39:340.07:106:15Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:343.82:405.08:313.610:520.27:116:14Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:304.14:154.710:563.411:540.37:126:13Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:064.35:364.612:162.97:136:12Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:334.66:394.612:420.41:092.37:146:11Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:564.87:314.51:200.51:511.87:156:09Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:165.08:154.41:500.82:271.37:156:08Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:355.28:554.32:151.12:590.97:166:07Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:545.49:344.22:361.43:310.67:176:06New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:135.610:124.02:551.74:020.37:186:05New Moon31Thu
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 3:49 pm — 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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