34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

90°
H 94°
L 73°
WSW
9mph
High tide
3:29 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 11:37 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 3:29 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 1817

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:073.111:59 AM4.84:453.08:241.36:005:50Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:564.610:031.16:015:49Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:364.511:080.86:015:47Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:593.84:114.710:333.511:540.46:025:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:024.05:155.011:323.06:035:45Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:154.36:085.412:320.212:162.56:045:43Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:344.66:565.61:050.012:581.96:045:42Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:565.07:425.71:36-0.11:401.26:055:41Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:225.58:295.62:060.12:240.66:065:39New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:515.99:185.32:370.33:090.16:075:38New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:236.210:104.93:090.83:58-0.36:085:37New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:586.411:104.43:421.34:52-0.46:085:35Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:376.44:171.85:52-0.46:095:34Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:213.911:23 AM6.24:552.46:59-0.26:105:33Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:513.612:195.85:432.98:19-0.16:115:31First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:523.61:345.46:593.39:430.06:125:30First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:184.03:095.19:203.410:530.06:125:29First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:054.34:345.011:013.011:480.06:135:28First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:404.65:425.112:032.46:145:27Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:084.86:375.012:320.112:521.96:155:25Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:335.17:234.91:090.31:321.46:165:24Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:555.38:054.81:390.62:081.06:175:23Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:175.48:434.62:040.92:410.76:185:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:375.59:204.32:251.33:130.56:185:21Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:585.610:004.12:461.63:450.36:195:20Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:195.610:433.83:062.04:200.36:205:19Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:415.611:353.53:262.44:580.36:215:18Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:065.43:452.75:420.46:225:16Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:423.310:35 AM5.33:583.06:350.66:235:15Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:125.07:410.76:245:14Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:074.78:590.76:255:13Third Quarter31Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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