34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

67°
H 69°
L 55°
SW
5mph
Low tide
2:00 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 6m at 2:00 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:53 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 1773

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:353.76:566.71:23-0.512:231.74:567:21Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:284.07:436.92:11-1.01:161.84:577:21Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:164.18:286.92:56-1.32:071.84:577:21Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:034.39:136.73:40-1.42:571.94:587:21Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:504.39:586.44:23-1.33:481.94:587:21Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:364.410:445.85:06-1.04:402.04:597:21Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:234.45:48-0.65:372.24:597:20Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:114.56:29-0.16:402.35:007:20Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:234.52:014.57:100.57:562.35:007:20Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:233.92:544.67:531.09:322.25:017:20Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:433.33:474.78:411.510:561.85:017:19Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:203.04:364.99:361.911:591.35:027:19Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:503.05:195.110:312.25:037:19Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:003.26:005.312:470.911:21 AM2.35:037:18Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:483.46:375.61:260.512:062.45:047:18Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:243.57:135.82:000.212:482.45:047:17Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:563.77:486.02:32-0.11:272.35:057:17Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:273.88:226.13:03-0.32:062.25:067:16New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:594.08:566.13:33-0.42:442.25:067:16New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:324.19:326.04:05-0.53:252.15:077:15New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:074.210:115.74:38-0.44:092.15:087:15Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:454.410:545.35:12-0.35:002.15:097:14Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:254.65:470.05:582.05:097:13Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:104.86:250.47:072.05:107:13Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:454.22:015.07:070.98:331.85:117:12First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:063.62:595.37:571.410:061.35:117:11First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:473.34:005.69:001.811:210.75:127:11First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:213.34:585.910:102.05:137:10Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:373.65:546.312:220.111:17 AM2.15:147:09Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:343.96:456.51:14-0.412:182.15:147:08Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:204.17:346.72:00-0.81:141.95:157:07Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 86% 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 (86% 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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