34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

62°
H -°
L 58°
ENE
2mph
Low tide
5:08 am

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 2h 05m at 5:08 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:39 am (6.4 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 - Dec 1757

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:413.712:084.46:333.27:580.66:554:55Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:463.81:114.08:133.28:550.86:554:55Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:314.12:423.610:092.99:501.06:564:55Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:054.34:123.511:152.410:361.16:574:55Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:344.75:233.512:021.86:584:55Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:015.06:233.612:421.26:594:55Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:295.47:163.71:200.67:004:55Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:595.88:053.812:281.51:57-0.17:004:56Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:316.28:513.91:051.72:36-0.67:014:56New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:066.59:384.01:431.83:16-1.07:024:56New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:446.610:284.02:241.94:00-1.27:034:56New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:256.611:204.03:072.14:46-1.37:034:56New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:106.43:552.25:35-1.27:044:57Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:164.011:01 AM6.04:512.46:26-1.07:054:57Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:154.111:58 AM5.55:592.57:20-0.67:054:57Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:174.31:074.87:222.58:18-0.27:064:58First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:194.52:314.29:062.39:190.37:074:58First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:154.94:043.810:391.810:170.77:074:58First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:035.35:293.611:501.111:101.17:084:59Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:475.66:433.612:470.47:084:59Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:275.97:443.71:35-0.17:095:00Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:056.08:353.712:411.72:17-0.57:095:00Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:406.19:193.71:211.92:55-0.77:105:01Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:136.110:003.71:572.13:30-0.87:105:01Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:456.010:393.72:322.34:05-0.77:115:02Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:175.811:193.73:062.44:38-0.67:115:03Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:495.611:593.73:422.55:12-0.57:115:03Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:215.34:212.65:47-0.27:125:04Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:413.710:56 AM4.95:052.76:220.07:125:05Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:263.711:35 AM4.45:592.86:590.37:125:05Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:153.812:223.97:072.87:440.77:125:06Third Quarter31Sat
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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