34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H -°
L 69°
NNE
2mph
High tide
7:28 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 12:26 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 7:28 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (26% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 1814

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:166.18:123.61:42-1.17:035:35Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:076.58:543.912:461.92:26-1.57:035:36Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:566.69:344.11:401.73:08-1.77:025:37Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:426.610:144.32:301.63:49-1.77:015:38Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:276.410:534.33:191.44:28-1.47:005:39Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:125.911:334.44:081.45:06-1.07:005:40Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:575.34:591.45:43-0.46:595:41Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:144.411:44 AM4.55:531.56:180.26:585:42Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:564.412:373.86:551.56:520.86:575:43Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:424.31:453.18:131.67:281.46:565:44Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:344.33:322.79:541.48:142.06:555:45Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:344.35:462.711:171.09:292.36:545:46Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:344.57:132.912:180.66:535:47Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:274.77:533.21:030.26:525:48Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:134.98:203.41:40-0.26:515:49Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:545.28:433.512:402.42:12-0.46:505:50Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:305.49:063.71:192.22:41-0.66:495:51Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:055.59:303.81:541.93:09-0.86:485:51New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:385.69:574.02:281.73:38-0.86:475:52New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:125.610:254.13:041.54:06-0.76:455:53New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:475.410:554.33:431.44:35-0.56:445:54New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:265.011:274.44:251.25:05-0.26:435:55Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:104.55:141.15:370.36:425:56Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:034.612:043.96:111.16:110.86:415:57Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:454.71:143.27:201.06:491.36:405:58First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:364.83:012.88:520.87:421.96:385:59First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:424.95:022.810:290.49:062.36:375:59First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:565.16:293.211:42-0.210:392.36:366:00First Quarter28Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 26% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (26% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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