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 57m 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 - Jul 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:054.14:044.48:560.710:182.35:508:15First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:163.44:484.69:341.311:471.95:508:15First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:543.05:284.910:141.85:518:14First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:402.86:065.112:541.410:57 AM2.25:518:14First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:152.96:435.31:450.811:42 AM2.65:528:14Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:153.17:205.62:270.412:282.85:528:14Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:543.37:575.83:040.01:152.85:538:14Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:253.48:346.03:38-0.31:592.85:538:14Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:553.59:106.24:12-0.62:412.85:548:13Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:263.69:466.34:45-0.83:222.75:548:13Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:583.710:226.25:19-0.84:032.65:558:13Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:313.85:52-0.84:482.55:568:12Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:054.06:26-0.75:402.55:568:12Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:414.26:59-0.46:402.45:578:12Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:305.12:194.57:330.07:512.35:588:11Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:264.43:014.88:080.69:172.05:588:11Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:413.63:485.28:461.210:571.45:598:10Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:303.14:415.69:321.85:598:10Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:272.95:366.012:190.710:32 AM2.36:008:09Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:033.26:316.41:240.011:40 AM2.66:018:09Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:053.57:256.72:19-0.712:472.76:028:08Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:493.78:186.93:07-1.11:502.66:028:07Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:283.99:066.93:51-1.32:462.56:038:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:044.09:516.84:32-1.33:362.36:048:06New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:404.210:346.55:10-1.24:242.26:048:05New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:154.35:46-0.95:122.16:058:05Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:514.46:20-0.46:022.16:068:04Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:264.56:500.16:552.16:068:03Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:404.62:014.57:170.77:562.16:078:02Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:293.92:384.67:431.39:142.16:088:01First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:333.23:214.78:061.910:561.86:098:01First Quarter31Thu
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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