34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

78°
H -°
L 60°
W
11mph
Low tide
7:15 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 23m at 7:15 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1790

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:583.51:554.66:561.78:562.15:167:07Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:223.02:504.67:342.110:321.85:167:06Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:232.93:504.88:312.511:391.35:177:05Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:063.04:455.09:492.75:187:04Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:043.35:345.412:270.910:57 AM2.75:197:03Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:383.56:185.71:070.411:51 AM2.65:197:02Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:073.87:006.01:410.012:392.45:207:01Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:354.07:416.22:13-0.31:242.15:217:00Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:044.38:216.42:45-0.52:081.85:226:59New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:364.69:026.33:17-0.62:531.65:226:58New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:104.89:466.03:51-0.53:401.35:236:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:475.110:345.64:26-0.34:321.25:246:56Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:275.311:275.05:020.15:301.15:256:55Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:125.45:400.66:351.15:256:54Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:294.31:035.56:221.27:531.15:266:52First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:483.72:035.57:101.79:250.95:276:51First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:303.43:135.68:152.210:490.55:286:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:133.44:245.79:432.511:550.25:286:49First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:283.75:285.911:052.55:296:48Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:194.06:246.012:49-0.212:102.35:306:47Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:584.37:136.11:34-0.31:032.15:316:45Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:314.57:566.12:13-0.41:481.85:316:44Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:014.68:345.92:47-0.32:281.65:326:43Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:294.79:115.63:170.03:051.55:336:42Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:574.89:465.33:450.23:421.45:336:40Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:264.910:224.94:120.64:191.45:346:39Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:554.911:004.44:370.95:001.55:356:38Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:254.811:434.05:041.35:451.65:366:37Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:594.85:301.86:371.75:366:35Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:363.512:384.75:592.27:471.85:376:34Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:583.11:304.66:322.59:261.75:386:33Third Quarter31Tue
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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