34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

77°
H 79°
L 66°
WSW
7mph
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 6h 04m 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 - Apr 1821

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:195.38:445.52:130.22:31-0.35:526:26New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:095.09:165.93:01-0.43:030.15:516:27New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:024.59:516.13:51-0.83:360.75:506:28New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:004.010:306.14:43-1.04:101.25:486:28Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:063.55:40-0.94:461.85:476:29Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:283.16:44-0.75:262.35:456:30Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:045.53:303.07:59-0.46:212.85:446:31First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:085.05:193.39:26-0.28:203.15:436:31First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:364.66:103.610:42-0.210:362.85:416:32First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:084.46:433.911:41-0.211:472.35:406:33First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:214.47:094.112:25-0.15:396:34Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:184.47:304.312:381.81:010.05:386:35Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:054.47:504.51:181.31:290.35:366:35Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:454.38:084.81:530.91:520.55:356:36Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:224.18:275.02:250.62:120.85:346:37Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:594.08:465.22:560.22:311.15:326:38Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:363.89:065.33:280.02:501.55:316:38Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:163.59:285.34:02-0.13:101.85:306:39Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:023.39:525.34:39-0.23:302.15:296:40Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:573.010:215.25:22-0.13:472.35:276:41Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:092.86:110.03:572.65:266:41Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:464.87:100.15:256:42Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:230.15:246:43Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:554.65:383.39:360.08:233.15:236:44Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:304.45:463.610:34-0.110:262.75:226:45Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:044.46:064.111:19-0.211:342.05:206:45Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:174.56:314.611:59-0.15:196:46Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:224.57:005.212:301.112:360.15:186:47Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:214.57:325.81:200.21:120.45:176:48Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:174.48:056.32:09-0.51:470.85:166:49New Moon30Mon
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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