34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H -°
L 52°
WSW
12mph
Low tide
5:41 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 5:41 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 1795

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:503.68:336.03:23-0.42:102.44:567:21Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:293.79:066.03:57-0.62:472.54:577:21Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:093.79:416.04:33-0.73:262.54:577:21Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:513.810:205.85:10-0.64:112.64:577:21Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:343.95:49-0.55:032.64:587:21Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:204.06:29-0.36:062.74:587:21Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:084.37:110.07:232.64:597:21Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:574.42:594.67:580.48:592.35:007:20Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:203.83:495.08:490.810:301.65:007:20Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:593.54:375.59:451.211:410.95:017:20Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:293.45:256.010:411.65:017:19Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:473.56:126.412:400.111:35 AM1.85:027:19Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:503.76:596.71:32-0.512:292.05:027:19Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:433.97:456.92:19-1.01:212.15:037:18New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:304.18:296.93:03-1.22:112.15:047:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:154.29:136.73:47-1.32:592.15:047:17New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:004.29:566.34:29-1.13:472.25:057:17New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:444.210:405.95:10-0.84:372.35:067:16Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:284.35:49-0.45:312.35:067:16Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:134.36:270.06:302.45:077:15Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:124.62:004.37:050.67:422.55:087:15Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:084.02:504.47:441.19:162.35:087:14First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:233.43:414.68:281.610:441.95:097:14First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:033.14:284.89:192.011:491.55:107:13First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:393.05:125.010:152.35:107:12First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:553.25:525.312:381.011:07 AM2.55:117:12Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:453.46:305.61:190.511:54 AM2.65:127:11Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:223.67:075.81:550.212:382.55:137:10Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:543.77:426.12:28-0.21:192.55:137:09Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:253.98:186.23:00-0.41:582.45:147:08Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:574.08:546.33:33-0.62:382.35:157:08Full Moon31Fri
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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