34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H -°
L 69°
NE
3mph
High tide
6:56 am

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 : 11:06 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 6:56 am (3.9 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 - Jul 1816

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:124.73:194.78:160.19:162.24:567:21First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:354.04:075.19:070.610:451.54:577:21First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:103.64:535.610:001.111:550.84:577:21First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:403.45:376.010:501.64:577:21Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:013.46:206.312:530.111:40 AM1.94:587:21Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:063.57:036.51:44-0.512:282.24:587:21Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:593.77:446.62:29-0.91:162.44:597:21Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:453.78:246.53:11-1.02:002.55:007:20Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:283.89:026.33:51-1.02:432.65:007:20Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:093.89:406.14:30-0.93:242.65:017:20Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:483.810:175.75:07-0.74:062.75:017:20Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:283.85:43-0.44:522.75:027:19Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:073.96:180.05:442.85:027:19Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:484.06:520.46:452.85:037:18Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:184.22:324.17:260.88:062.75:047:18Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:143.73:154.38:021.29:502.45:047:18Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:423.23:584.68:441.711:101.95:057:17Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:322.94:374.99:312.05:067:17Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:073.05:165.212:071.310:22 AM2.35:067:16Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:183.25:565.612:530.711:12 AM2.55:077:15Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:073.46:366.01:320.112:002.65:087:15Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:463.67:186.42:10-0.412:482.65:087:14Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:223.78:006.72:48-0.81:352.55:097:14New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:583.98:436.83:26-1.12:222.45:107:13New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:374.09:276.84:05-1.23:112.25:107:12New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:174.210:146.54:45-1.24:032.15:117:12Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:594.411:045.95:25-0.95:022.05:127:11Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:434.66:06-0.56:082.05:137:10Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:015.21:304.96:470.17:251.95:137:09Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:074.42:225.17:300.78:581.65:147:09First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:333.73:185.48:191.410:311.15:157:08First Quarter31Wed
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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