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 (tomorrow) : 2:31 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 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 - May 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:503.37:44-1.06:272.76:087:43Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:555.64:273.48:52-0.77:473.06:077:44First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:035.05:403.610:05-0.49:523.06:067:45First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:274.56:273.911:12-0.211:372.66:057:45First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:554.27:024.212:060.16:047:46First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:104.07:304.512:452.012:480.36:037:47Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:123.97:544.81:371.41:230.66:027:48Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:053.88:165.02:200.91:511.06:017:48Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:523.78:385.32:560.52:151.36:007:49Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:353.68:595.43:290.12:371.65:597:50Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:153.59:225.64:02-0.22:591.95:587:51Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:573.49:455.64:34-0.33:232.25:587:52Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:433.310:115.65:09-0.43:472.45:577:52Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:343.25:48-0.44:112.65:567:53Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:323.16:30-0.44:352.85:557:54Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:423.07:17-0.35:012.95:557:55Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:09-0.25:547:55Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:454.95:043.39:05-0.17:453.25:537:56Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:514.55:323.710:020.09:543.05:537:57Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:174.25:584.110:530.111:312.45:527:58Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:503.96:254.611:370.35:517:58Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:113.86:555.212:371.612:180.65:517:59Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:233.87:295.81:320.712:570.95:508:00Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:293.88:056.42:23-0.21:371.35:508:00Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:293.88:436.83:12-1.02:181.65:498:01New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:273.89:247.04:00-1.53:001.95:498:02New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:253.710:086.94:50-1.73:442.25:488:02New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:253.65:41-1.74:312.45:488:03Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:273.66:33-1.55:252.65:488:04Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:303.67:26-1.26:292.85:478:04Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:385.63:343.88:20-0.77:462.95:478:05Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 10:50 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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