34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

69°
H -°
L 60°
NW
4mph
High tide
2:16 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:15 am (3.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 42m at 2:16 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1790

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:553.911:015.85:26-1.24:451.95:146:50Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:003.76:20-0.95:402.35:136:50Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:123.67:19-0.56:482.55:126:51Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:534.73:303.78:23-0.18:262.65:116:52Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:074.24:343.99:300.210:132.45:116:53Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:333.95:224.210:290.511:262.05:106:54Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:513.75:594.511:180.75:096:54Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:563.66:294.712:201.511:59 AM0.95:086:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:513.76:564.91:031.012:331.15:076:56Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:373.77:225.21:400.61:031.35:066:57Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:173.77:485.42:120.31:301.55:056:57Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:563.78:155.52:440.01:581.75:046:58New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:343.68:425.63:15-0.22:261.85:046:59New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:143.69:115.63:49-0.42:562.05:037:00New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:573.59:425.64:25-0.43:282.25:027:01New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:443.410:175.45:04-0.44:042.45:017:01Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:363.45:46-0.44:472.55:017:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:333.46:32-0.25:442.75:007:03Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:343.67:22-0.17:012.74:597:03Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:474.53:313.98:170.18:402.64:597:04First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:074.14:194.39:150.310:152.14:587:05First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:393.95:014.810:100.511:251.34:587:06First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:013.85:425.411:010.74:577:06Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:133.86:225.912:230.511:48 AM0.94:567:07Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:173.97:036.31:15-0.212:341.14:567:08Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:154.07:456.62:04-0.81:201.34:567:08Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:084.18:276.72:51-1.32:051.54:557:09Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:594.19:096.63:37-1.52:511.74:557:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:524.09:536.44:24-1.43:382.04:547:10Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:464.010:395.95:11-1.24:282.24:547:11Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:413.95:58-0.95:242.44:547:12Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 16% 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 Crescent (16% 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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