34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H -°
L 66°
W
5mph
Low tide
8:50 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 10m at 8:50 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:20 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Aug 1820

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:273.13:175.68:112.011:050.65:167:07Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:373.04:195.79:172.65:167:06Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:173.35:195.912:150.110:38 AM2.95:177:05Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:113.66:146.01:10-0.311:51 AM3.05:187:04Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:463.87:036.11:56-0.512:482.95:197:03Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:153.97:456.22:34-0.61:342.75:197:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:404.08:226.13:07-0.62:122.55:207:01New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:044.08:556.03:37-0.52:472.35:217:00New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:284.19:275.84:04-0.33:222.25:226:59New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:534.29:595.44:28-0.13:582.15:226:58New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:184.310:325.04:510.34:382.05:236:57Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:434.411:084.55:130.65:222.05:246:56Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:104.55:351.16:142.05:256:55Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:384.65:551.67:172.05:256:54Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:463.31:144.76:122.08:481.85:266:53First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:322.82:034.86:232.510:321.45:276:52First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:135.011:410.85:276:51First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:255.45:286:49First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:483.45:275.812:320.210:44 AM3.15:296:48Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:033.76:226.31:15-0.311:54 AM2.95:306:47Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:263.97:136.71:53-0.812:512.55:306:46Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:534.28:006.92:30-1.01:432.05:316:45Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:234.68:476.83:05-1.12:331.65:326:43Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:564.99:346.43:40-0.93:241.25:336:42Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:305.310:255.84:15-0.54:190.95:336:41Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:085.611:205.04:490.15:170.85:346:39Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:485.75:230.86:220.85:356:38Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:254.112:325.75:581.57:380.85:366:37Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:493.41:255.66:352.29:140.75:366:36Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:053.22:325.47:232.910:460.55:376:34Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:193.43:535.49:083.311:560.25:386:33Third Quarter31Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 70% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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