34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

81°
H 89°
L 71°
SSE
4mph
Low tide
11:06 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 34m at 11:06 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1815

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:205.38:136.12:03-0.52:070.95:595:51New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:535.69:015.92:39-0.22:540.46:005:49New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:275.99:515.43:140.23:430.26:015:48New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:026.010:434.93:480.74:330.16:025:47Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:385.911:424.34:231.35:260.16:025:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:175.74:581.96:240.36:035:44Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:523.811:59 AM5.45:352.57:310.56:045:43Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:273.512:525.06:193.08:540.76:055:41First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:413.62:064.77:403.410:150.76:065:40First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:553.93:394.510:143.411:170.66:065:39First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:334.14:544.611:293.16:075:37First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:594.35:504.712:050.512:162.76:085:36Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:204.56:364.912:430.512:522.26:095:35Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:394.77:154.91:140.51:231.86:105:33Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:584.97:514.91:410.61:541.46:105:32Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:195.18:274.92:050.72:241.16:115:31Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:405.39:034.72:280.92:570.86:125:30Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:035.59:414.52:521.23:310.56:135:28Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:275.610:244.23:161.54:100.46:145:27Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:545.711:163.93:421.94:530.36:155:26Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:255.74:082.35:430.36:155:25Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:193.611:04 AM5.64:382.66:430.36:165:24Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:443.411:54 AM5.45:163.07:550.46:175:22Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:393.51:035.16:283.39:170.36:185:21Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:573.82:355.08:373.410:270.16:195:20Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:374.24:055.010:273.011:220.06:205:19Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:114.65:185.211:362.36:215:18Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:425.06:205.312:08-0.112:311.66:225:17Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:145.57:165.312:490.01:200.86:225:16Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:465.98:095.11:260.32:070.26:235:15New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:186.28:594.92:020.62:52-0.26:245:14New Moon31Tue
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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