34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H -°
L 56°
NW
7mph
High tide
8:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:26 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 05m at 8:38 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 1771

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:436.910:244.22:261.83:56-1.77:125:07Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:296.711:094.43:181.74:39-1.67:135:07Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:186.311:564.54:121.75:22-1.37:135:08Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:105.75:131.76:05-0.87:135:09Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:454.712:084.96:201.76:50-0.27:135:10Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:374.81:154.07:401.67:370.57:135:11Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:345.02:423.39:161.48:311.17:135:12Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:345.24:273.010:460.99:351.67:135:12Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:325.36:073.011:570.410:412.07:135:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:255.57:213.212:53-0.17:135:14Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:135.68:113.41:39-0.47:135:15Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:565.78:483.512:332.22:18-0.67:135:16Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:345.89:183.61:172.22:51-0.77:125:17Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:095.89:463.71:552.23:22-0.77:125:18New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:415.710:143.82:292.13:50-0.77:125:19New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:125.510:433.93:032.04:17-0.67:125:20New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:425.311:133.93:382.04:45-0.47:115:21New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:145.011:444.04:162.05:12-0.17:115:22Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:474.64:582.05:390.27:115:23Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:174.111:24 AM4.15:472.06:070.67:105:24Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:524.212:093.56:442.06:361.07:105:25Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:334.31:133.08:021.97:101.47:095:26First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:224.53:102.59:461.67:571.87:095:27First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:214.75:122.611:081.09:102.17:085:28First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:205.16:332.812:060.37:085:29First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:165.57:243.212:53-0.37:075:30Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:096.08:033.51:36-0.97:075:31Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:596.48:403.912:361.92:16-1.37:065:32Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:486.69:174.21:311.62:55-1.67:055:33Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:356.69:554.52:231.33:34-1.67:055:34Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:226.410:354.83:141.04:13-1.47:045:35Full Moon31Thu
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 93% 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 Waxing Gibbous (93% 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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