34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

65°
H -°
L 63°
SE
3mph
Low tide
3:05 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 41m at 3:05 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:19 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1805

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:443.510:316.35:08-1.34:082.15:156:49Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:523.46:04-1.25:012.45:146:50Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:073.47:05-0.96:102.65:136:51Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:275.43:243.68:12-0.67:442.75:126:52First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:434.94:264.09:20-0.39:382.45:116:52First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:104.45:134.410:20-0.111:041.95:106:53First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:344.15:524.811:110.25:096:54Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:473.96:275.112:081.211:55 AM0.65:086:55Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:523.86:585.41:010.612:320.95:076:55Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:473.77:285.61:460.11:051.35:076:56Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:353.77:565.72:26-0.31:351.65:066:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:193.68:245.83:03-0.52:021.95:056:58Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:023.58:515.73:38-0.62:302.25:046:59Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:463.49:205.64:13-0.62:582.45:036:59Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:323.39:505.44:51-0.53:282.55:037:00Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:223.25:30-0.34:002.75:027:01Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:183.26:13-0.24:402.85:017:02Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:213.26:580.05:363.05:007:02Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:223.47:460.26:583.15:007:03Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:414.24:063.68:380.48:502.94:597:04Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:583.84:374.09:270.610:272.44:597:05Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:323.55:064.410:120.811:281.84:587:05Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:553.45:354.910:521.04:577:06Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:063.46:065.412:181.011:31 AM1.34:577:07Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:093.56:416.01:040.212:111.54:567:07Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:063.67:196.41:49-0.512:521.74:567:08Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:593.78:006.82:35-1.11:351.94:557:09New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:523.78:446.93:21-1.52:202.04:557:09New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:453.89:306.94:09-1.73:092.14:557:10New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:413.810:206.65:00-1.74:022.34:547:11Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:383.85:51-1.55:042.44:547:11Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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