34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

85°
H -°
L 63°
W
14mph
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 4h 17m 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 - Feb 1789

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:014.312:592.97:371.76:391.57:035:36First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:464.42:532.49:171.57:141.97:025:37First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:474.65:132.510:511.08:262.37:015:38First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:544.96:372.811:530.410:062.47:005:39First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:575.37:203.112:41-0.27:005:40Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:535.77:533.51:23-0.86:595:41Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:456.18:263.912:241.92:01-1.26:585:42Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:356.48:594.21:191.62:39-1.46:575:43Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:226.59:354.62:111.13:16-1.56:565:44Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:096.310:124.93:010.83:53-1.36:555:45Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:575.810:525.13:530.54:31-0.96:545:46Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:485.211:335.34:480.45:08-0.36:535:47Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:434.45:470.45:460.36:525:48Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:195.312:473.76:520.56:251.06:515:49Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:095.12:093.08:130.67:101.66:505:50Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:095.04:092.79:490.58:142.26:495:51Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:224.96:052.911:120.310:002.56:485:52Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:364.97:093.212:150.06:475:52Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:395.07:473.51:04-0.26:455:53Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:305.18:143.712:262.21:43-0.46:445:54Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:135.28:363.81:112.02:14-0.46:435:55Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:495.28:574.01:461.72:42-0.46:425:56Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:225.29:194.12:181.53:06-0.36:415:57New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:545.09:424.32:491.33:29-0.26:405:58New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:254.810:064.43:221.13:510.16:385:59New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:574.510:304.53:561.04:140.36:376:00New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:314.210:574.64:330.94:370.76:366:00Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:093.711:264.65:150.95:011.06:356:01Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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