Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 00m at 12:50 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:30 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:004.510:115.24:000.23:570.46:457:19Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:414.210:345.34:380.04:190.96:437:20Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:223.810:585.35:15-0.14:401.36:427:21Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:083.45:540.04:591.86:417:22Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:013.06:370.15:162.16:397:22Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:102.77:260.35:232.46:387:23Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:184.78:280.56:377:24Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:004.49:540.66:357:25Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:074.111:170.56:347:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:584.07:483.412:130.36:337:26Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:264.17:513.612:540.16:317:27Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:274.38:034.012:472.41:270.06:307:28Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:194.58:214.41:301.81:560.06:297:29Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:074.68:424.92:101.12:240.16:287:29Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:544.69:075.42:510.42:520.46:267:30Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:414.49:355.83:33-0.23:210.76:257:31New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:304.210:066.14:16-0.73:511.16:247:32New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:243.910:426.35:04-1.04:241.56:237:32New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:253.55:56-1.14:591.96:217:33Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:363.26:54-1.15:402.36:207:34Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:126.03:043.17:58-0.96:332.76:197:35Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:115.64:473.29:13-0.67:592.96:187:36First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:255.15:573.610:30-0.510:102.96:177:36First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:574.76:414.011:36-0.411:512.46:157:37First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:234.57:164.312:29-0.26:147:38First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:354.47:474.712:581.71:130.06:137:39Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:364.38:145.01:521.11:490.36:127:40Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:304.18:405.32:370.52:200.76:117:40Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:173.99:055.53:170.12:461.16:107:41Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:013.89:295.63:54-0.23:101.56:097:42Full Moon30Thu
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 3:40 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 35% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (35% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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