34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

79°
H 89°
L 73°
S
3mph
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 6h 05m 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 - Apr 1818

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:235.27:524.312:322.01:21-0.85:536:26Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:155.28:174.61:211.41:57-0.65:516:27Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:005.18:414.82:031.02:27-0.35:506:27New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:414.89:055.02:420.62:530.15:496:28New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:204.59:285.13:180.33:160.55:476:29New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:594.19:515.23:540.13:371.05:466:30New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:413.710:135.14:310.13:571.45:446:30Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:283.310:365.05:100.14:161.95:436:31Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:262.95:540.24:312.35:426:32Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:552.76:450.44:222.65:406:33Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:560.65:396:34First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:224.39:300.65:386:34First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:434.17:063.410:450.410:093.25:376:35First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:354.17:003.611:350.211:232.85:356:36First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:524.37:073.812:130.05:346:37Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:494.57:214.112:092.212:45-0.15:336:37Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:394.77:404.612:501.61:15-0.15:316:38Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:264.88:025.01:300.91:430.05:306:39Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:134.78:285.52:110.32:120.25:296:40Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:014.68:575.92:54-0.32:420.65:286:40Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:534.39:306.23:40-0.83:131.15:276:41Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:503.910:076.24:30-1.13:471.55:256:42Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:563.510:506.15:25-1.14:232.05:246:43Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:143.26:27-1.05:062.55:236:44Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:573.27:37-0.86:082.95:226:44Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:465.34:373.48:56-0.67:573.15:216:45Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:114.95:323.810:11-0.510:132.85:206:46Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:464.66:114.111:11-0.411:332.25:196:47Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:054.56:424.511:59-0.35:176:48Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:094.47:104.812:311.612:400.05:166:48Waning Crescent30Thu
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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