34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

73°
H 83°
L 65°
SSE
5mph
Low tide
2:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 55m at 2:13 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:09 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 1809

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:325.910:183.72:172.23:48-0.77:125:06Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:045.810:523.82:542.24:19-0.77:125:07Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:385.711:283.93:322.24:51-0.67:135:08Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:145.44:152.25:24-0.57:135:09Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:054.010:55 AM5.05:042.25:59-0.27:135:10Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:454.111:42 AM4.56:032.26:360.27:135:10Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:294.312:423.97:142.17:170.67:135:11Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:204.62:043.38:461.88:061.17:135:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:164.93:523.010:211.39:071.57:135:13Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:125.35:293.011:330.510:151.77:135:14Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:075.76:453.312:31-0.27:135:15Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:596.17:433.61:22-0.87:125:16Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:506.58:303.812:201.82:07-1.37:125:17Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:386.69:124.11:161.82:50-1.57:125:18New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:246.69:544.32:081.63:31-1.67:125:19New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:086.410:344.42:571.54:11-1.47:125:19New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:526.011:164.53:451.54:50-1.17:115:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:355.511:574.54:351.55:27-0.67:115:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:214.85:281.66:03-0.17:115:22Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:394.512:094.16:261.76:380.57:105:23Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:244.41:063.47:361.87:141.17:105:24First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:144.42:292.89:121.77:551.67:095:25First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:114.54:282.610:471.48:532.07:095:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:094.66:192.711:551.010:072.37:085:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:014.87:222.912:440.57:085:28Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:485.07:583.21:230.17:075:29Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:305.28:263.412:052.31:55-0.27:075:30Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:085.58:513.512:502.22:25-0.57:065:31Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:435.79:173.71:292.02:54-0.77:055:32Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:185.89:443.92:071.83:22-0.87:055:33Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:535.810:134.12:451.73:51-0.87:045:34Full Moon31Tue
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 9% 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 (9% 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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