34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

65°
H 78°
L 66°
ENE
1mph
Low tide
6:03 am

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 15m at 6:03 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:51 pm (5.9 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 1821

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:234.89:060.56:265:12First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:183.71:554.58:063.610:040.46:275:11First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:244.03:334.410:123.110:500.46:285:11First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:424.44:514.511:182.411:290.56:285:10Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:055.05:564.512:101.56:295:09Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:325.66:574.512:050.612:580.76:305:08Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:036.27:544.512:400.91:46-0.26:315:07Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:366.78:504.41:161.22:33-0.86:325:06Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:137.09:464.21:531.63:21-1.26:335:05Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:527.110:464.02:312.04:12-1.46:345:05Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:347.011:523.83:122.35:06-1.36:355:04Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:216.63:572.76:03-1.06:365:03Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:033.711:14 AM6.14:523.07:04-0.66:375:03Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:233.712:155.56:053.28:08-0.26:385:02Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:393.91:294.97:463.29:140.16:395:01Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:344.22:564.39:442.910:110.46:405:01Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:144.54:204.011:052.410:580.86:415:00Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:464.85:313.812:031.86:425:00Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:135.16:333.712:501.26:434:59Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:385.37:273.712:071.51:290.76:444:59Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:015.68:133.612:341.82:030.36:454:58Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:255.78:553.612:592.12:360.06:464:58New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:495.99:363.61:242.33:08-0.26:474:57New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:155.910:183.51:502.53:42-0.46:484:57New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:425.911:053.52:182.74:18-0.46:484:57New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:125.911:553.42:472.84:58-0.46:494:56Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:465.83:162.95:41-0.36:504:56Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:503.410:24 AM5.53:513.16:26-0.26:514:56Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:493.411:09 AM5.24:433.27:13-0.16:524:56Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:463.612:054.86:073.38:030.16:534:56First 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 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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