34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H -°
L 64°
NE
3mph
Low tide
2:35 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 51m at 2:35 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:52 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 1807

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:475.08:346.32:32-0.52:241.05:386:33New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:205.49:216.13:07-0.33:130.65:386:31New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:575.710:125.63:420.04:050.45:396:30New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:365.911:074.94:180.45:010.35:406:29Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:196.04:561.06:030.35:416:27Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:104.312:085.95:371.67:120.55:416:26Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:263.71:055.76:232.28:370.65:426:25First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:093.42:165.47:252.710:050.55:436:23First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:003.53:395.39:092.911:170.45:436:22First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:123.84:535.310:492.85:446:20First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:564.15:545.412:130.211:56 AM2.55:456:19Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:294.36:445.512:580.112:462.25:466:18Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:554.57:265.51:350.21:261.95:466:16Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:184.78:025.42:050.32:011.65:476:15Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:404.98:365.22:310.52:321.35:486:13Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:025.09:095.02:540.73:041.25:486:12Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:255.19:434.73:151.03:361.05:496:11Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:495.210:194.43:381.34:111.05:506:09Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:135.210:594.04:001.64:501.05:516:08Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:405.211:483.74:242.05:351.15:516:06Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:125.14:482.36:281.25:526:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:533.311:53 AM5.05:112.67:361.25:536:03Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:363.112:484.95:412.99:041.25:536:02Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:513.22:084.87:053.210:220.95:546:01Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:393.53:384.99:253.211:170.65:555:59Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:073.94:505.210:502.85:565:58Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:354.35:505.512:010.311:50 AM2.25:565:56Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:044.86:455.712:400.112:421.55:575:55Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:345.37:375.71:170.11:300.85:585:54Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:075.88:275.61:530.22:180.25:595:52New Moon30Wed
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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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