34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

84°
H 86°
L 73°
WSW
9mph
Low tide
10:21 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 15m at 10:21 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1819

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:043.15:156.012:150.310:15 AM2.85:157:08Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:543.46:116.51:06-0.411:27 AM2.85:167:07Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:313.77:046.91:52-0.912:312.65:177:06Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:073.97:557.22:35-1.31:302.35:177:05Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:434.28:447.23:17-1.52:242.05:187:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:204.49:326.93:57-1.53:181.85:197:03Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:594.710:226.34:37-1.24:131.65:197:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:394.911:145.65:15-0.75:121.55:207:01Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:205.15:520.06:171.55:217:00Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:114.71:035.26:270.77:321.55:226:59Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:193.81:515.27:031.59:051.35:226:58Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:593.22:475.27:422.210:401.05:236:57Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:233.13:515.38:402.811:540.65:246:56Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:143.34:535.310:143.15:256:55Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:023.65:495.512:500.311:34 AM3.25:256:54Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:323.86:385.61:340.012:303.05:266:53Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:553.97:195.82:10-0.11:122.85:276:51Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:143.97:545.92:41-0.21:462.65:286:50Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:344.08:275.93:08-0.22:182.45:286:49New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:554.18:585.83:33-0.22:512.25:296:48New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:174.29:295.63:56-0.13:252.05:306:47New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:414.410:025.34:190.24:031.95:316:45New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:054.510:374.84:420.54:451.85:316:44Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:304.711:194.35:040.95:321.75:326:43Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:584.95:261.36:291.75:336:42Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:123.712:325.05:481.87:421.55:346:40First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:323.11:185.16:082.39:221.35:346:39First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:012.92:245.36:292.810:520.75:356:38First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:465.511:560.15:366:37First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:123.55:005.910:193.25:366:35Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:373.86:026.312:47-0.411:39 AM2.95:376:34Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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