34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

59°
H 66°
L 54°
ESE
4mph
High tide
7:59 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 2:00 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 58m at 7:59 am (4.9 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 - Apr 1774

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:403.37:12-0.16:262.05:526:26Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:575.13:173.28:310.07:412.35:506:27Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:134.84:483.49:55-0.19:322.45:496:28Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:404.75:513.811:04-0.211:052.15:486:29Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:584.86:374.212:01-0.45:466:29Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:034.97:154.512:111.612:48-0.45:456:30Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:594.97:484.81:041.11:29-0.35:446:31Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:474.98:185.01:490.72:04-0.15:426:32Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:314.78:475.22:300.32:360.25:416:33New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:124.59:165.23:080.13:050.55:406:33New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:524.39:435.23:440.03:330.95:386:34New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:334.010:115.14:210.04:001.35:376:35New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:183.610:404.95:000.14:271.75:366:36Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:083.35:410.24:572.05:346:36Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:103.16:270.45:302.45:336:37Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:373.07:230.66:152.75:326:38Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:344.24:273.18:360.77:382.95:316:39First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:443.95:273.39:530.79:522.85:296:39First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:183.85:593.610:520.611:092.55:286:40First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:363.96:243.911:370.511:582.05:276:41First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:364.16:494.312:150.45:266:42Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:284.37:154.712:401.412:490.35:256:43Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:164.57:435.11:200.81:220.35:236:43Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:024.68:135.52:000.31:550.45:226:44Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:484.68:455.82:41-0.32:300.65:216:45Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:364.49:216.13:25-0.73:060.95:206:46Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:284.210:016.14:12-0.93:451.25:196:46Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:264.010:456.05:03-1.04:281.65:186:47Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:303.85:58-0.95:192.05:176:48Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:443.66:59-0.76:222.35:166:49Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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