34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H -°
L 57°
SW
7mph
Low tide
6:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 30m at 6:25 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:10 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 1759

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:214.511:47 AM5.05:511.56:31-0.37:035:36Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:084.612:514.17:041.47:140.47:035:37First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:004.82:153.38:341.38:031.17:025:37First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:595.04:072.910:150.89:061.77:015:38First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:015.25:583.011:360.310:212.17:005:39First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:015.47:193.212:39-0.36:595:40Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:565.68:103.51:29-0.76:585:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:465.78:483.712:332.22:12-0.96:585:42Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:315.89:203.81:232.12:49-1.06:575:43Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:105.89:483.92:052.03:22-1.06:565:44Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:465.710:163.92:411.93:52-0.86:555:45Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:205.510:433.93:161.74:20-0.66:545:46Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:535.211:114.03:511.74:46-0.46:535:47Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:254.911:404.04:281.65:110.06:525:48Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:004.45:081.65:360.46:515:49Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:094.011:38 AM3.95:541.76:010.86:505:50Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:414.112:243.36:501.76:261.36:495:51Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:174.11:342.78:051.76:511.86:475:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:034.13:522.49:531.47:252.26:465:53Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:074.36:172.611:160.98:532.56:455:54Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:144.57:152.912:120.36:445:55Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:144.97:433.212:56-0.36:435:55Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:075.48:103.51:35-0.86:425:56Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:555.88:383.812:382.12:12-1.26:405:57Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:426.19:094.11:271.72:48-1.46:395:58New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:276.39:414.42:141.33:24-1.56:385:59New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:126.210:174.73:011.04:00-1.36:376:00New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:595.810:544.93:510.74:37-0.96:366:01New Moon28Wed
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 91% 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 (91% 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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