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 3h 28m 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 - Nov 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:335.810:533.83:162.04:350.17:196:04New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:555.811:393.63:372.35:110.07:206:04New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:205.811:343.42:582.54:520.06:215:03Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:485.73:182.85:390.16:225:02Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:423.310:23 AM5.63:343.06:330.26:235:01Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:075.37:360.26:245:00Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:095.08:450.26:254:59First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:563.71:354.77:363.69:470.26:264:58First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:104.03:154.59:533.210:370.26:274:58First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:324.54:384.511:082.411:190.36:284:57First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:595.05:484.512:041.56:284:56Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:285.66:524.512:550.66:294:56Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:596.27:514.412:350.81:44-0.26:304:55Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:336.78:484.31:121.22:31-0.86:314:54Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:097.09:444.11:481.63:19-1.26:324:54Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:477.010:443.92:262.04:08-1.46:334:53Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:276.911:483.83:062.45:00-1.36:344:53Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:106.53:482.75:54-1.06:354:52Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:583.710:59 AM6.04:383.06:51-0.66:364:52Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:163.711:54 AM5.45:443.37:52-0.26:374:51Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:343.81:004.87:173.48:550.26:384:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:294.12:224.29:203.29:530.56:394:50Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:074.33:483.910:492.710:400.86:404:50Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:374.65:033.711:482.111:171.16:414:50Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:024.96:073.612:341.56:424:49Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:255.17:033.61:131.06:434:49Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:475.47:523.612:151.71:480.56:444:49Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:115.68:373.612:412.02:200.16:444:48Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:355.89:193.51:072.22:53-0.26:454:48New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:016.010:023.51:352.43:28-0.56:464:48New Moon30Sat
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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