34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

90°
H 92°
L 71°
SW
8mph
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 1h 11m 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 - Nov 1817

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:334.510:070.66:265:12Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:553.93:184.410:093.410:560.46:275:11Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:054.24:374.611:132.811:360.36:275:11Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:224.65:404.712:022.16:285:10Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:455.16:374.812:120.312:471.36:295:09Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:115.67:324.812:460.51:320.56:305:08Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:406.28:254.71:190.72:17-0.36:315:07New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:136.69:194.51:541.13:04-0.86:325:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:486.910:164.32:291.53:54-1.26:335:06New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:276.911:204.03:071.94:46-1.26:345:05Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:106.73:472.45:44-1.16:355:04Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:313.810:59 AM6.34:342.86:45-0.86:365:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:533.711:57 AM5.85:353.17:53-0.56:375:03Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:243.91:095.27:053.39:04-0.26:385:02First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:334.12:384.79:153.210:090.16:395:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:194.44:064.410:502.711:020.36:405:01First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:544.85:194.211:542.111:450.66:415:00Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:245.06:214.112:431.56:425:00Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:505.37:144.012:210.91:251.06:434:59Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:135.58:003.912:511.32:000.56:444:59Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:365.78:423.81:161.62:330.26:454:58Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:585.89:233.71:391.93:040.06:464:58Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:215.910:053.62:032.23:36-0.26:474:57Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:465.910:513.52:272.54:10-0.26:484:57Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:125.811:433.42:532.74:48-0.26:484:57Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:415.73:182.95:30-0.26:494:56Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:433.310:15 AM5.53:443.16:160.06:504:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:553.310:55 AM5.24:163.27:060.16:514:56Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:203.511:47 AM4.95:263.48:010.26:524:56Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:073.712:554.57:223.48:580.36:534:56Third 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 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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