34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

67°
H 85°
L 61°
NE
4mph
High tide
1:58 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 10:53 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 44m at 1:58 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 1784

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:186.311:474.04:011.75:23-0.16:015:49Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:566.04:332.36:220.16:015:47Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:043.511:39 AM5.65:062.87:310.46:025:46Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:053.412:335.25:433.28:570.66:035:45Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:514.810:180.66:045:43Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:093.93:294.610:043.511:180.66:045:42Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:354.14:464.611:203.16:055:41Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:564.35:434.712:030.512:072.66:065:39Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:134.56:294.812:380.512:452.26:075:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:304.77:094.81:060.61:181.76:085:37Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:474.97:474.81:290.81:501.36:085:35Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:065.28:244.61:501.02:220.96:095:34New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:255.59:014.52:111.32:550.56:105:33New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:465.79:424.22:321.63:310.36:115:31New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:095.810:273.92:541.94:090.16:125:30New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:355.911:213.63:162.24:540.16:125:29Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:075.93:392.55:460.16:135:28Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:303.310:46 AM5.84:012.86:470.26:145:27Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:053.211:38 AM5.54:243.18:000.26:155:25Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:505.29:190.26:165:24First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:063.72:265.08:153.510:230.16:175:23First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:324.14:005.010:183.011:140.06:185:22First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:594.65:145.011:292.211:570.16:185:21Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:285.16:175.012:261.46:195:20Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:585.67:164.912:350.31:160.66:205:19Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:296.18:104.81:100.62:030.06:215:18Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:006.59:024.51:441.12:49-0.56:225:16Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:336.69:554.22:171.53:34-0.86:235:15Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:066.610:524.02:502.04:21-0.86:245:14Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:416.411:553.73:222.45:10-0.66:255:13Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:186.13:562.86:02-0.36:265:12Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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