34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

91°
H 92°
L 70°
S
5mph
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 4h 49m 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 - Aug 1815

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:193.46:036.212:500.211:27 AM2.55:157:08Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:063.76:526.61:35-0.412:232.45:167:07Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:473.97:417.02:18-1.01:172.25:167:06New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:274.28:287.13:00-1.32:092.05:177:05New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:074.49:167.03:42-1.43:011.85:187:04New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:494.610:056.74:24-1.33:551.75:197:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:324.710:576.15:06-0.94:531.65:197:02Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:174.95:47-0.45:561.65:207:01Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:055.06:290.27:081.65:217:00Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:574.41:575.17:120.98:351.55:226:59First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:193.72:555.28:001.610:101.25:226:58First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:063.33:565.39:022.211:280.85:236:57First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:563.34:555.510:162.65:246:56First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:153.65:485.612:300.411:25 AM2.85:256:55Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:033.86:355.71:190.112:212.85:256:54Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:363.97:165.81:59-0.11:062.75:266:53Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:034.07:535.92:33-0.21:432.55:276:51Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:274.08:265.93:03-0.22:152.45:286:50Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:514.18:585.83:31-0.22:472.25:286:49Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:174.29:295.63:58-0.13:202.15:296:48Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:444.310:005.44:240.13:562.05:306:47Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:114.410:345.04:500.44:352.05:316:45Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:404.411:124.55:160.75:202.05:316:44Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:114.55:431.16:132.05:326:43Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:474.66:101.67:181.95:336:42Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:023.51:314.86:402.08:491.75:336:40Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:523.12:304.97:212.510:241.35:346:39Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:003.13:405.28:362.811:330.75:356:38Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:233.44:465.610:102.95:366:37Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:103.75:456.112:260.111:23 AM2.75:366:35Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:474.06:406.51:13-0.512:232.45:376:34Waning Crescent31Thu
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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