34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

55°
H -°
L 52°
NNE
5mph
Low tide
4:42 am

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 3h 50m at 4:42 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:03 am (5.7 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 - Oct 1794

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:513.31:464.67:003.19:591.06:005:49First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:153.63:184.79:033.211:020.76:015:48First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:573.94:355.010:382.911:500.36:025:46First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:294.35:375.311:382.46:025:45Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:004.76:315.612:320.112:291.86:035:44Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:315.17:235.81:12-0.11:171.26:045:42Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:045.58:125.81:49-0.12:040.66:055:41Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:395.99:025.72:260.12:510.16:065:40Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:156.29:535.33:040.43:40-0.26:065:38Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:546.310:494.93:420.84:32-0.36:075:37Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:356.211:524.44:221.35:29-0.36:085:36Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:216.05:061.96:30-0.16:095:35Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:054.012:145.65:572.47:400.26:105:33Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:363.81:185.27:042.99:020.46:105:32Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:163.92:404.88:503.110:180.46:115:31Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:264.24:054.710:342.911:190.46:125:30Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:134.55:154.711:412.56:135:28Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:474.76:114.712:080.512:312.16:145:27Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:154.96:584.812:470.61:111.76:155:26Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:395.07:384.71:190.71:451.36:155:25Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:025.28:144.71:460.92:161.06:165:24Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:245.38:494.62:101.12:470.76:175:22New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:465.49:254.42:331.43:180.56:185:21New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:095.510:034.22:561.63:510.46:195:20New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:335.510:464.03:211.94:270.46:205:19New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:585.411:353.83:472.25:080.46:215:18Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:285.34:142.55:540.56:225:17Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:363.511:04 AM5.24:452.86:480.66:235:16Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:533.411:51 AM4.95:283.17:530.66:235:15Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:273.512:584.76:483.39:070.66:245:14First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:333.82:314.58:503.310:120.56:255:13First Quarter31Fri
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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