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 54m 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 - Sep 1790

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:103.02:424.67:272.910:481.45:396:31Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:513.23:584.89:153.011:431.05:396:30Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:333.54:595.110:422.95:406:28Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:013.85:515.412:250.611:40 AM2.65:416:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:274.16:385.81:010.212:292.25:416:26Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:544.57:236.01:350.01:141.75:426:24Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:234.98:086.12:07-0.11:591.25:436:23New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:545.38:526.02:40-0.12:440.85:446:22New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:285.69:395.73:140.03:320.55:446:20New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:045.810:305.23:490.44:230.35:456:19Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:456.011:284.74:270.85:190.35:466:17Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:315.95:071.36:220.35:466:16Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:344.112:235.85:521.87:350.55:476:15Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:563.71:275.66:472.39:010.55:486:13First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:403.62:455.48:082.710:230.45:486:12First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:103.84:075.39:562.811:290.35:496:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:114.15:175.411:182.55:506:09Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:544.46:155.412:220.212:182.15:516:08Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:284.77:045.51:050.21:061.85:516:06Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:574.97:465.41:420.31:461.45:526:05Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:235.08:245.22:120.42:211.25:536:03Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:485.28:595.02:390.72:551.05:546:02Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:125.29:344.83:041.03:270.95:546:00Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:375.310:104.53:271.34:010.85:555:59Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:025.310:504.23:511.64:370.95:565:58Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:295.211:353.84:161.95:181.05:565:56Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:595.14:432.36:051.15:575:55Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:323.511:35 AM4.95:112.67:031.25:585:53Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:523.312:224.75:462.98:191.35:595:52Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:523.31:304.66:503.29:441.25:595:51Third Quarter30Thu
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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