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 31m 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 - Jun 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:213.35:31-0.63:572.75:478:05Full Moon1Mon
2Tue1:073.36:09-0.54:302.85:478:06Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:553.36:48-0.45:092.95:468:07Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:453.37:29-0.26:003.05:468:07Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:135.03:353.58:100.07:113.15:468:08Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:014.64:183.78:520.28:413.05:468:08Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:014.14:534.09:360.510:282.65:468:09Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:243.65:244.510:200.811:492.05:458:09Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:033.35:565.011:031.15:458:10Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:303.26:315.612:501.111:46 AM1.55:458:10Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:473.37:096.11:420.312:291.85:458:11Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:533.47:506.62:31-0.51:152.05:458:11Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:493.68:357.03:19-1.22:032.25:458:12New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:423.79:227.24:06-1.62:542.35:458:12New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:343.710:107.14:54-1.83:462.45:458:12New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:263.85:43-1.84:412.45:468:13Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:183.96:32-1.65:412.45:468:13Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:104.17:21-1.26:502.55:468:13Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:495.63:024.38:08-0.78:082.45:468:13Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:504.83:544.58:54-0.19:412.35:468:14First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:014.04:444.89:420.611:161.85:468:14First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:303.45:295.110:291.25:478:14First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:073.06:105.312:331.311:15 AM1.75:478:14First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:403.06:485.51:330.711:58 AM2.25:478:14Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:543.17:245.72:220.212:392.55:478:15Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:453.37:595.83:02-0.11:202.75:488:15Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:243.48:345.93:38-0.41:592.85:488:15Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:573.49:085.94:11-0.52:382.85:498:15Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:283.59:415.94:44-0.63:152.85:498:15Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:003.55:16-0.63:522.75:498:15Full Moon30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Santa Barbara, CA?

The lowest tide this week in Santa Barbara, CA is -1.8 ft on Monday, Jun 15 at 4:54 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Santa Barbara, CA?

The highest tide this week in Santa Barbara, CA is 7.2 ft on Sunday, Jun 14 at 9:22 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

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 time is high tide in Santa Barbara, CA today?

High tides in Santa Barbara, CA today: 6:30 am (3.2 ft), 6:31 pm (5.6 ft). The 6:31 pm high of 5.6 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Santa Barbara, CA today?

Low tides in Santa Barbara, CA today: 12:50 am (1.1 ft), 11:46 am (1.5 ft).

What is the tidal range in Santa Barbara, CA today?

Today's tidal range in Santa Barbara, CA is 4.4 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.7 ft, so today's swing is below-average.

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.

What type of tides does Santa Barbara, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Santa Barbara, CA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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