34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

96°
H 92°
L 70°
SSW
7mph
High tide
5:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:35 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 5:01 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 1815

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:244.16:363.310:430.410:173.05:536:26Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:574.07:053.511:430.311:392.75:526:26Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:094.27:253.712:290.15:506:27Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:044.47:423.912:262.31:050.05:496:28Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:484.58:004.11:011.91:35-0.15:486:29Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:274.78:194.31:331.52:010.05:466:30Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:034.78:404.62:041.12:260.15:456:30Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:384.79:024.82:360.82:500.25:436:31New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:154.59:265.03:100.43:140.55:426:32New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:554.39:525.23:470.23:400.85:416:33New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:393.910:215.34:280.04:071.25:406:33Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:333.610:555.35:15-0.14:351.75:386:34Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:393.26:09-0.15:082.15:376:35Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:103.07:13-0.15:502.55:366:36Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:315.14:083.18:33-0.17:072.85:346:36First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:454.85:253.49:56-0.29:192.95:336:37First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:194.76:073.811:03-0.410:582.55:326:38First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:424.86:424.211:56-0.65:316:39Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:515.07:144.612:041.812:42-0.65:296:40Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:505.07:455.112:581.11:22-0.55:286:40Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:435.08:165.41:470.51:58-0.25:276:41Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:334.88:475.62:320.02:310.25:266:42Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:204.59:175.83:16-0.43:020.65:256:43Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:094.29:485.73:59-0.53:331.15:236:43Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:013.810:195.54:44-0.64:031.65:226:44Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:583.510:525.35:30-0.44:322.15:216:45Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:053.26:19-0.25:042.55:206:46Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:393.17:160.15:402.95:196:47Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:104.54:483.28:240.36:503.25:186:47Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:114.15:423.59:390.49:413.25:176:48Third Quarter30Sun
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 36% 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 Third Quarter (36% 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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