34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H -°
L 64°
NW
7mph
Low tide
8:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 8:16 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:47 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 1788

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:546.211:014.43:391.44:45-0.16:015:49Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:316.04:121.95:370.16:015:47Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:003.911:10 AM5.74:472.46:330.46:025:46Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:103.611:56 AM5.25:262.87:390.76:035:45Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:473.512:534.86:183.18:580.96:045:43First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:393.62:144.57:553.410:120.96:045:42First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:363.83:444.410:143.211:080.96:055:40First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:084.14:544.411:222.811:510.86:065:39First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:324.35:494.512:072.46:075:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:534.66:354.612:260.812:451.96:085:37Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:144.87:164.712:550.91:191.46:085:35Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:355.17:544.71:211.01:511.06:095:34Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:585.48:324.61:461.22:250.66:105:33Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:235.79:124.52:111.43:000.36:115:31Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:495.99:544.32:371.63:370.16:125:30Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:186.010:424.03:051.94:19-0.16:125:29Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:526.111:383.83:352.25:07-0.16:135:28Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:316.04:092.46:000.06:145:27Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:443.611:19 AM5.74:512.77:020.16:155:25Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:053.512:205.45:533.08:120.26:165:24Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:313.71:385.17:283.19:250.36:175:23Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:324.13:104.99:262.910:270.36:185:22Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:164.54:334.810:532.311:180.36:185:21Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:545.05:434.811:561.56:195:20Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:305.56:444.812:020.512:490.86:205:19Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:045.97:404.712:430.71:370.26:215:17Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:386.38:314.61:201.02:22-0.36:225:16New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:126.49:204.41:551.43:06-0.66:235:15New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:466.510:094.22:291.73:49-0.66:245:14New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:206.311:014.03:032.14:32-0.56:255:13New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:556.011:563.83:372.45:18-0.36:265:12Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (24% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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