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 25m 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 - Jan 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:366.211:483.63:122.55:06-1.27:054:59Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:186.04:002.45:48-1.07:055:00Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:303.811:00 AM5.55:002.46:24-0.67:055:01Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:124.011:54 AM4.86:062.37:00-0.27:055:02Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:544.31:004.07:302.27:420.47:055:03First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:424.72:303.39:121.78:241.17:055:03First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:305.14:242.810:481.09:181.67:055:04First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:185.66:122.912:000.27:055:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:125.97:363.112:54-0.57:055:06Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:066.38:303.41:48-1.17:055:07Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:546.59:123.612:242.52:30-1.47:055:08Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:426.69:543.71:182.43:12-1.67:055:09Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:246.510:303.82:122.33:54-1.57:055:10Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:066.311:063.82:542.24:30-1.37:045:11Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:486.011:423.93:422.15:06-1.07:045:12Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:245.54:242.15:36-0.67:045:13Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:124.011:06 AM4.95:122.16:06-0.17:045:14Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:484.011:42 AM4.26:062.16:300.47:035:14Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:244.112:303.57:122.16:541.07:035:15Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:004.21:362.88:422.07:181.57:025:16Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:484.33:482.410:301.67:422.07:025:17Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:364.511:421.17:015:18Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:304.712:360.57:015:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:185.08:363.01:180.07:005:20Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:065.38:543.21:54-0.57:005:21Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:485.79:123.412:182.72:30-0.96:595:22Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:306.09:363.51:062.53:00-1.26:595:23New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:066.210:003.71:482.33:30-1.46:585:24New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:486.310:303.92:302.04:06-1.46:575:25New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:306.211:004.13:181.84:36-1.36:575:26New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:125.811:364.44:061.55:06-0.96:565:27Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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