34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

73°
H 74°
L 58°
SW
6mph
Low tide
7:26 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 04m at 7:26 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:31 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 1756

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:473.52:335.37:402.310:080.85:396:31First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:323.53:485.59:042.611:200.45:396:30First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:523.74:575.810:332.65:406:28Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:474.15:586.012:17-0.111:43 AM2.35:416:27Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:304.46:526.21:06-0.412:412.05:416:25Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:084.77:416.31:49-0.51:321.65:426:24Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:435.08:266.22:28-0.52:181.35:436:23Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:175.29:106.03:05-0.33:021.15:446:21Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:505.39:525.63:390.03:451.05:446:20Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:245.310:365.14:120.44:291.05:456:18Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:595.211:234.54:440.95:151.15:466:17Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:345.15:161.56:051.25:466:16Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:154.012:124.95:482.07:041.45:476:14Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:223.512:574.76:242.48:211.55:486:13Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:043.31:584.57:132.89:551.55:496:11Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:063.43:174.58:483.111:061.25:496:10Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:123.64:294.610:343.011:570.95:506:09Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:483.95:264.811:342.85:516:07Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:134.16:135.112:370.712:182.55:516:06Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:364.36:545.31:100.512:552.15:526:04Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:004.67:335.51:400.31:301.85:536:03Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:244.88:105.62:080.32:061.45:546:02New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:515.18:495.52:370.32:431.05:546:00New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:195.39:305.33:060.53:240.75:555:59New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:495.510:155.03:360.74:080.55:565:57New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:245.711:074.64:091.04:570.45:575:56Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:035.74:451.55:540.45:575:54Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:094.211:50 AM5.65:261.96:590.55:585:53Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:253.812:475.46:172.48:180.55:595:52First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:023.72:015.37:282.89:440.46:005:50First Quarter30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

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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 83% 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 Gibbous (83% 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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