34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

59°
H -°
L 52°
N
4mph
High tide
12:02 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 4:42 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 43m at 12:02 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 1795

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:166.19:033.81:002.02:34-1.27:035:36Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:006.29:394.01:491.93:12-1.37:025:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:406.110:134.02:321.83:48-1.27:025:38Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:185.910:464.13:131.74:21-0.97:015:39Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:555.511:194.13:531.74:52-0.67:005:40Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:315.111:534.14:331.75:22-0.26:595:41Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:084.55:171.75:500.26:585:42Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:274.011:48 AM4.06:051.86:180.76:575:43Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:044.012:353.47:031.96:471.26:565:44Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:464.01:462.88:251.87:191.76:555:45Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:384.13:512.510:121.68:062.16:545:45Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:384.26:002.611:291.19:272.46:535:46Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:374.57:102.912:220.66:525:47Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:284.87:453.21:030.16:515:48Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:145.28:123.41:39-0.46:505:49Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:565.58:393.712:372.22:13-0.86:495:50Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:375.99:083.91:221.92:46-1.16:485:51Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:186.19:394.12:051.63:20-1.26:475:52New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:596.110:124.42:481.33:54-1.26:465:53New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:425.910:484.63:341.14:29-1.06:455:54New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:285.511:274.84:230.95:05-0.66:445:55Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:194.85:180.85:43-0.16:425:56Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:094.912:194.16:210.86:230.66:415:57Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:575.01:353.47:350.77:091.26:405:57First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:535.03:213.09:100.68:091.86:395:58First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:015.05:183.010:430.29:382.26:385:59First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:145.16:423.311:54-0.211:062.36:366:00First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:215.37:333.612:51-0.66:356:01Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 5% 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 (5% 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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