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 16m 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 - Feb 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:585.15:011.45:41-0.46:555:28Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:124.711:51 AM4.36:031.36:130.36:555:29Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:524.912:583.47:161.16:471.06:545:30First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:395.12:392.78:510.97:251.76:535:31First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:375.25:062.510:330.48:222.36:525:32First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:455.47:062.911:51-0.210:012.66:515:33First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:535.67:583.312:51-0.76:505:34Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:565.88:323.51:40-1.16:505:35Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:526.09:013.712:392.52:21-1.36:495:36Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:396.19:283.91:322.22:57-1.36:485:37Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:216.09:544.02:161.93:30-1.26:475:38Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:595.810:204.12:551.63:58-0.96:465:39Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:345.510:464.23:331.54:24-0.66:455:40Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:095.011:124.34:121.44:48-0.26:445:41Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:444.411:374.34:521.35:090.36:435:42Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:213.85:361.35:280.86:425:43Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:034.412:043.26:261.45:441.46:405:44Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:314.41:052.67:301.45:521.86:395:45Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:054.39:121.36:385:46Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:564.310:580.96:375:47Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:184.412:030.46:365:48Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:384.68:193.112:48-0.16:355:48Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:395.08:203.31:25-0.56:345:49Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:295.48:333.512:112.61:57-0.96:325:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:135.88:523.812:592.22:27-1.16:315:51Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:566.09:164.11:441.72:57-1.26:305:52New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:386.09:434.52:281.23:27-1.16:295:53New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:215.710:124.93:140.83:57-0.86:285:54New Moon28Fri
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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