34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H -°
L 68°
NNW
4mph
Low tide
10:21 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 43m at 10:21 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:13 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 1819

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:444.49:410.65:536:26First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:054.17:203.311:000.410:273.25:526:26First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:534.07:213.511:540.211:402.85:506:27First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:074.27:313.712:340.05:496:28Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:004.47:433.912:222.41:05-0.15:476:29Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:444.67:574.112:571.91:31-0.15:466:30Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:244.78:144.41:311.41:550.05:456:30Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:024.78:334.82:040.92:170.25:436:31Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:414.68:555.12:400.52:400.45:426:32Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:224.39:185.43:170.03:040.85:416:33Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:074.09:455.63:58-0.33:291.25:396:33Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:593.610:175.74:43-0.53:551.65:386:34Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:023.25:35-0.54:222.05:376:35Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:232.96:36-0.54:522.45:366:36Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:292.97:49-0.45:332.85:346:36Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:475.25:173.29:15-0.47:333.15:336:37Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:174.95:543.610:29-0.510:062.95:326:38Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:544.86:244.011:27-0.611:302.35:316:39Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:124.86:524.412:14-0.65:296:40Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:174.87:214.812:291.512:54-0.45:286:40Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:134.87:485.21:200.91:29-0.15:276:41Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:044.68:165.52:050.32:000.35:266:42New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:524.38:445.72:48-0.22:290.75:246:43New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:394.09:115.83:29-0.52:561.25:236:43New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:283.79:385.74:10-0.63:211.75:226:44New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:213.410:065.54:52-0.53:462.15:216:45Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:233.15:36-0.44:082.55:206:46Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:452.96:25-0.14:252.85:196:47Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:564.57:240.25:186:47Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:360.45:176:48First Quarter30Fri
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 59% 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 (59% 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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