34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H -°
L 69°
NNE
6mph
Low tide
1:21 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 6m at 1:21 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1811

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:276.411:164.13:152.04:42-0.96:534:56Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:066.03:572.35:26-0.76:544:55Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:104.010:46 AM5.54:432.66:10-0.36:554:55Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:063.911:29 AM5.05:372.86:560.16:564:55Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:073.912:194.56:433.07:460.56:574:55Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:104.01:213.98:153.08:400.86:584:55Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:054.22:453.510:022.79:351.16:594:55Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:474.44:143.311:142.210:241.36:594:55Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:224.75:283.312:051.77:004:55Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:535.06:293.412:461.27:014:56Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:235.37:203.51:220.67:024:56Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:525.68:043.612:201.81:560.27:024:56Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:235.88:453.712:551.92:30-0.37:034:56Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:546.19:253.81:302.03:04-0.67:044:56New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:276.210:073.92:072.03:41-0.87:044:57New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:036.310:513.92:462.14:20-1.07:054:57New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:416.211:393.93:282.25:02-1.07:064:57Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:255.94:162.35:46-0.87:064:58Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:294.011:14 AM5.55:132.46:33-0.67:074:58Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:234.212:114.96:222.47:23-0.27:084:59Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:204.41:234.37:482.48:180.27:084:59First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:184.72:533.89:312.09:170.67:095:00First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:125.14:283.510:561.310:171.07:095:00First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:025.55:523.512:020.67:095:01Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:485.97:033.612:57-0.17:105:01Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:336.28:013.812:031.51:45-0.67:105:02Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:156.48:503.912:521.72:29-0.97:115:02Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:556.49:343.91:371.83:09-1.17:115:03Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:346.410:164.02:202.03:48-1.17:115:04Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:116.110:584.03:012.14:25-1.07:125:04Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:475.811:433.93:422.25:04-0.77:125:05Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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