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 3h 17m 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 - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:433.69:525.64:29-0.43:321.86:087:43Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:283.410:175.65:04-0.53:552.16:077:44Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:163.25:41-0.44:182.46:067:44Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:113.16:22-0.34:412.66:057:45Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:173.07:07-0.15:012.86:047:46Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:580.16:037:47Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:304.78:570.26:027:48Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:274.36:083.410:010.39:093.26:017:48Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:464.06:203.710:560.411:142.86:007:49Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:233.86:384.011:400.45:597:50Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:423.86:594.512:192.212:170.55:597:51Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:493.87:235.01:091.512:510.75:587:51Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:503.87:515.61:550.71:251.05:577:52Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:473.98:236.12:39-0.12:001.35:567:53Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:423.88:596.53:24-0.82:371.55:567:54New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:373.89:386.84:11-1.33:151.85:557:54New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:343.710:206.85:00-1.63:572.15:547:55New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:363.65:52-1.74:432.35:537:56Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:413.56:47-1.55:392.65:537:57Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:016.22:493.67:45-1.26:482.75:527:57Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:015.73:583.88:45-0.98:162.85:527:58First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:105.04:574.19:46-0.410:062.65:517:59First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:314.45:454.410:450.011:392.15:508:00First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:583.96:244.811:350.45:508:00First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:183.66:595.112:491.412:180.95:498:01Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:303.57:305.41:450.812:561.35:498:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:333.47:595.62:310.31:281.75:498:02Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:263.48:275.73:11-0.11:582.05:488:03Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:123.48:555.83:47-0.42:262.35:488:04Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:553.39:235.84:21-0.52:552.55:478:04Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:373.39:525.84:56-0.63:252.65:478:05Full Moon31Sun
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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