34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H 89°
L 69°
NNE
4mph
High tide
7:57 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 1:24 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 27m at 7:57 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 1811

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:274.88:056.62:12-0.61:511.45:386:33Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:035.18:526.52:50-0.72:401.05:386:31Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:425.49:416.23:29-0.53:310.75:396:30Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:225.610:325.74:08-0.24:240.65:406:29Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:055.711:285.04:480.35:210.65:416:27Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:515.75:300.96:230.75:416:26Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:324.412:425.56:151.57:360.95:426:25Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:513.81:415.37:072.19:050.95:436:23Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:343.62:535.18:202.610:300.85:436:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:143.74:095.19:582.711:370.65:446:20Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:233.95:155.211:162.65:456:19Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:084.26:095.312:300.412:132.45:466:18Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:404.36:545.41:120.312:582.25:466:16Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:064.57:335.41:460.31:341.95:476:15Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:304.68:075.42:150.42:061.75:486:13New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:534.78:405.32:410.52:371.55:486:12New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:164.89:125.23:040.63:081.35:496:10New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:404.99:454.93:280.83:411.25:506:09New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:055.010:214.63:521.14:171.15:516:08New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:315.011:024.34:171.44:581.15:516:06Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:015.011:513.94:441.75:441.25:526:05Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:354.95:132.16:391.35:536:03Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:543.512:194.95:472.57:501.35:536:02First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:273.31:204.86:362.89:171.15:546:01First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:133.42:444.88:053.010:320.85:555:59First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:213.74:075.19:532.911:290.45:565:58First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:064.15:145.411:092.55:565:56Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:434.56:125.712:160.112:071.95:575:55Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:185.07:065.912:58-0.112:591.35:585:54Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:535.47:566.01:38-0.21:480.85:595:52Full Moon30Mon
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 17% 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 (17% 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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