34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H -°
L 66°
WSW
9mph
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 2h 37m 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 - Nov 1820

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:584.96:544.312:280.91:091.56:265:12Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:165.27:364.212:521.11:421.06:275:11Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:355.48:164.11:141.42:140.66:285:10Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:555.78:564.01:361.72:460.26:295:09New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:175.89:383.91:582.03:200.06:305:09New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:406.010:243.72:212.23:57-0.26:315:08New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:076.011:183.52:452.54:38-0.36:325:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:386.03:092.75:25-0.26:325:06Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:223.310:15 AM5.83:343.06:18-0.26:335:05Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:413.311:02 AM5.64:033.27:18-0.16:345:05Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:035.28:240.06:355:04First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:163.71:244.97:233.59:270.16:365:03First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:474.13:014.69:353.110:200.26:375:02First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:164.64:284.410:592.311:050.36:385:02First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:465.15:414.311:591.411:460.66:395:01Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:175.76:484.312:520.56:405:01Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:506.27:494.212:241.01:41-0.26:415:00Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:246.68:454.11:011.42:28-0.86:425:00Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:006.99:414.01:381.83:14-1.26:434:59Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:376.910:383.92:162.24:01-1.36:444:59Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:156.711:393.72:542.54:49-1.16:454:58Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:566.43:342.85:39-0.96:464:58Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:433.610:39 AM5.94:203.06:31-0.56:474:57Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:533.611:28 AM5.35:163.27:25-0.16:484:57Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:073.712:244.86:343.48:220.26:494:57Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:063.91:344.28:263.39:180.66:504:56Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:454.13:013.810:152.910:060.96:514:56Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:144.44:243.511:222.410:461.16:514:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:394.75:353.412:121.86:524:56Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:025.06:373.412:521.26:534:56Waning 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 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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