34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

87°
H 88°
L 63°
W
11mph
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 5h 52m 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 - Apr 1789

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:074.92:572.87:530.36:222.55:516:27First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:104.74:333.09:150.28:082.75:506:27First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:364.65:273.410:280.010:062.45:486:28First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:054.66:063.911:24-0.211:241.95:476:29First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:184.86:414.412:11-0.35:466:30Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:214.97:154.912:241.212:53-0.35:446:31Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:175.07:495.41:160.51:32-0.25:436:31Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:105.08:245.82:05-0.22:090.15:426:32Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:004.89:006.02:52-0.62:450.45:406:33Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:504.59:376.13:40-0.93:210.85:396:34Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:434.110:155.94:28-0.93:581.25:386:34Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:393.810:565.65:18-0.84:371.75:376:35Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:423.46:11-0.55:192.15:356:36Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:583.27:10-0.26:102.55:346:37Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:344.73:343.28:180.27:252.85:336:37Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:414.24:533.49:320.49:352.85:316:38Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:083.95:413.710:370.511:042.45:306:39Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:293.86:133.911:270.55:296:40Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:333.96:394.212:002.012:070.65:286:40Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:263.97:024.512:421.512:390.75:276:41Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:114.07:254.71:181.11:080.85:256:42Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:514.07:495.01:510.61:341.05:246:43Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:304.08:145.32:240.32:001.25:236:44New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:083.98:405.52:56-0.12:261.35:226:44New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:483.89:085.63:31-0.32:541.65:216:45New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:323.69:395.74:09-0.53:241.85:206:46New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:213.510:145.64:52-0.53:572.05:186:47Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:183.35:38-0.54:362.35:176:48Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:233.26:30-0.45:282.55:166:48Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:373.37:29-0.26:422.75:156:49Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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