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 53m 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 - Jan 1812

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:235.44:222.35:40-0.47:125:06Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:263.911:01 AM5.05:092.56:15-0.17:125:07Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:103.911:41 AM4.46:022.66:520.37:125:07Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:583.912:273.97:072.67:300.77:135:08Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:494.01:303.38:402.58:141.17:135:09Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:404.23:082.910:222.29:061.57:135:10Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:254.44:492.811:311.710:001.77:135:11Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:054.76:092.912:211.17:135:12Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:425.17:103.11:010.57:135:12Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:195.47:553.31:38-0.17:135:13Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:555.88:353.512:232.02:13-0.67:135:14Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:336.19:123.71:072.02:49-1.07:135:15New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:116.39:503.91:511.93:26-1.37:125:16New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:516.410:314.02:351.94:04-1.47:125:17New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:336.311:134.23:211.84:44-1.37:125:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:196.011:584.34:111.75:25-1.17:125:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:085.55:081.76:08-0.77:125:20Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:464.512:054.86:131.86:53-0.27:115:21Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:374.61:124.17:311.77:420.47:115:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:354.82:413.49:081.58:390.97:115:23First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:355.14:253.110:411.09:451.47:105:24First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:345.36:003.111:540.310:511.77:105:25First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:285.67:133.412:52-0.27:095:26Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:185.88:073.61:40-0.67:095:27Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:046.08:483.712:471.92:22-0.97:085:28Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:466.09:243.91:341.92:59-1.07:085:29Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:245.99:583.92:151.93:33-1.07:075:30Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:595.810:304.02:531.84:04-0.87:075:31Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:335.611:024.03:291.84:34-0.67:065:32Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:065.211:344.04:061.85:03-0.37:055:33Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:404.84:461.85:310.07:055:34Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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