34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

61°
H -°
L 57°
E
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 6h 00m 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 - Jul 1774

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:513.54:405.19:491.211:411.34:567:21Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:203.35:255.310:421.64:567:21Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:373.36:065.512:380.811:31 AM1.94:577:21Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:383.46:435.61:240.412:142.14:577:21Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:233.57:175.82:030.112:532.34:587:21Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:003.67:495.82:36-0.11:292.34:587:21Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:333.78:215.93:07-0.22:032.34:597:20New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:053.88:525.93:38-0.32:382.45:007:20New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:393.89:245.84:08-0.33:142.45:007:20New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:143.99:565.64:39-0.33:522.45:017:20New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:513.910:315.35:11-0.24:342.55:017:19Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:294.05:430.05:232.55:027:19Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:094.16:170.36:212.55:027:19Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:534.36:540.67:332.55:037:18Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:554.02:424.67:351.09:042.25:047:18First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:173.53:334.98:241.310:311.65:047:17First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:003.24:245.49:231.711:370.95:057:17First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:293.35:145.810:251.95:067:16Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:413.56:046.312:330.211:24 AM2.05:067:16Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:393.86:536.71:22-0.512:221.95:077:15Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:284.17:427.02:09-1.01:171.95:087:15Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:134.38:297.02:53-1.32:101.85:087:14Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:574.59:166.93:36-1.43:011.75:097:13Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:424.710:046.54:20-1.23:541.75:107:13Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:284.810:535.95:02-0.94:501.75:107:12Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:144.85:45-0.45:491.85:117:11Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:034.96:270.16:561.95:127:11Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:434.41:544.97:100.88:171.95:137:10Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:543.82:514.97:571.49:531.75:137:09Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:283.33:505.08:541.911:131.45:147:08Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:103.24:455.19:592.35:157:08Third 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 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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