34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H -°
L 56°
SSE
6mph
Low tide
6:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 54m at 6:25 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1793

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:504.112:113.76:391.96:380.97:035:36Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:324.21:153.17:541.87:161.37:025:37Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:234.33:012.79:331.58:081.77:015:38Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:244.64:552.710:571.09:232.07:005:39Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:255.06:173.011:590.310:392.16:595:40Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:225.47:133.312:49-0.46:595:41Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:155.97:573.71:34-1.06:585:42Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:066.38:374.012:441.72:16-1.46:575:43Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:556.59:164.41:381.42:57-1.66:565:44New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:426.59:554.62:291.13:37-1.66:555:45New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:296.310:364.83:190.94:17-1.46:545:46New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:175.811:184.94:110.84:57-1.06:535:47Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:075.25:050.85:37-0.46:525:48Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:024.912:034.46:050.96:170.36:515:49Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:504.91:073.77:131.07:001.06:505:50Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:424.82:333.18:391.07:511.66:495:51First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:444.74:292.810:160.99:052.16:485:52First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:534.66:143.011:330.510:342.36:475:52First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:584.77:163.312:320.26:455:53Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:534.97:543.51:16-0.16:445:54Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:395.08:223.612:362.11:52-0.36:435:55Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:185.18:453.81:162.02:22-0.46:425:56Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:535.29:083.91:501.72:49-0.46:415:57Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:255.39:314.02:221.53:14-0.46:405:58Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:575.29:564.22:531.43:39-0.36:385:59Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:285.010:224.33:261.24:04-0.16:376:00Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:014.810:494.34:021.14:290.16:366:00Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:374.411:184.44:411.14:560.46:356:01Waning Gibbous28Thu
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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