34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

60°
H -°
L 55°
NE
2mph
Low tide
4:29 am

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 2h 13m at 4:29 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:53 am (6.6 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 - Aug 1760

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:004.56:200.36:382.15:167:06Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:204.41:444.86:570.87:591.95:177:05Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:343.82:355.17:381.39:381.55:177:05Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:193.33:325.58:301.911:030.95:187:04Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:113.24:305.99:372.35:197:03Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:403.45:276.212:090.210:47 AM2.55:207:02Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:423.76:226.61:04-0.411:53 AM2.55:207:01Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:273.97:146.81:53-0.912:532.45:217:00Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:064.28:026.92:36-1.11:462.25:226:59New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:434.38:476.73:17-1.12:342.05:236:58New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:194.49:306.43:56-1.03:211.95:236:57New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:554.510:126.04:32-0.74:081.85:246:55Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:324.610:555.45:07-0.24:561.85:256:54Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:084.65:390.35:491.95:266:53Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:454.66:090.96:472.05:266:52Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:324.01:254.66:381.58:012.05:276:51First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:393.42:124.67:082.19:391.85:286:50First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:313.03:094.67:452.611:041.45:286:49First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:573.14:114.88:542.95:296:47First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:173.35:075.012:051.010:28 AM3.15:306:46Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:503.65:565.312:500.611:34 AM3.05:316:45Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:133.76:395.61:280.212:232.95:316:44Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:353.97:185.92:02-0.11:032.65:326:43Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:584.07:556.12:32-0.31:412.45:336:41Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:224.28:326.23:02-0.42:192.15:346:40Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:494.49:096.13:32-0.42:591.85:346:39Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:184.69:495.94:01-0.33:421.65:356:37Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:504.810:335.44:320.04:301.45:366:36Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:245.111:244.85:040.45:241.35:376:35Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:035.25:370.96:271.25:376:33Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:264.112:485.46:121.57:441.15:386:32Third Quarter31Sun
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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