34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

60°
H -°
L 56°
NNE
6mph
High tide
1:00 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 : 5:03 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 1:00 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 1792

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:343.76:546.51:23-0.312:191.84:567:21Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:253.97:396.92:08-0.91:111.84:577:21Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:134.18:267.02:53-1.32:031.84:577:21Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:014.39:127.03:38-1.52:551.84:587:21Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:494.410:016.74:23-1.53:481.84:587:21Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:384.610:526.15:09-1.34:461.94:597:21Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:294.75:55-0.95:501.94:597:20Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:214.86:41-0.47:022.05:007:20Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:484.72:174.97:290.28:281.95:007:20Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:004.03:155.08:210.910:031.75:017:20Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:313.54:125.29:191.411:211.25:027:19Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:063.35:035.410:181.85:027:19Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:303.35:495.512:230.811:13 AM2.15:037:18Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:323.46:305.71:120.412:022.35:047:18Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:173.67:075.81:530.112:452.35:047:18Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:523.77:425.82:27-0.11:242.45:057:17Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:233.88:145.92:58-0.21:592.35:057:17New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:523.98:465.93:28-0.32:332.35:067:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:233.99:175.83:56-0.33:092.35:077:16New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:554.09:495.64:25-0.23:462.35:077:15New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:284.110:235.34:55-0.14:272.35:087:14Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:034.25:250.25:132.35:097:14Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:404.35:560.46:062.35:107:13Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:204.46:290.87:122.35:107:12Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:393.92:074.67:061.28:372.15:117:12First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:573.43:014.97:521.610:091.65:127:11First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:433.23:585.38:511.911:201.05:127:10First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:173.24:535.710:002.15:137:09Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:303.55:466.212:170.311:06 AM2.15:147:09Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:253.86:386.61:07-0.312:072.15:157:08Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:124.17:286.91:53-0.81:031.95:157:07Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10% 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 (10% 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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