34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

67°
H -°
L 62°
S
3mph
High tide
2:14 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 6:03 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 2:14 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1822

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:274.07:024.912:451.212:350.55:156:49Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:203.97:275.21:290.71:050.95:146:50Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:073.87:505.42:070.21:311.35:136:51Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:493.78:135.52:42-0.11:531.65:126:51Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:303.58:375.63:15-0.32:161.95:116:52Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:123.49:015.53:48-0.42:402.15:106:53Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:573.39:275.54:24-0.43:042.45:096:54Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:483.19:565.35:03-0.33:292.55:086:55Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:463.05:46-0.23:532.75:086:55Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:593.06:33-0.14:202.95:076:56Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:260.15:066:57Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:024.64:223.38:240.27:173.25:056:58Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:114.24:473.69:200.39:262.95:046:58Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:423.95:104.010:090.310:502.35:036:59Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:113.85:354.510:500.511:481.55:037:00Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:263.86:045.111:290.75:027:01Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:343.86:355.712:390.612:061.05:017:02Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:353.87:116.31:28-0.212:451.35:017:02Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:333.87:496.72:15-0.91:251.65:007:03New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:293.88:306.93:03-1.42:071.84:597:04New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:263.79:146.93:52-1.72:512.14:597:04New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:263.710:026.74:44-1.83:392.34:587:05Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:283.65:38-1.64:352.54:577:06Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:323.76:33-1.25:422.74:577:07Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:383.87:30-0.87:052.74:567:07Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:575.03:384.18:28-0.38:482.64:567:08First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:124.34:284.49:250.110:242.24:557:09First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:383.85:094.710:160.611:361.64:557:09First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:003.55:435.010:591.04:557:10Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:153.36:145.212:331.011:36 AM1.44:547:11Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:203.36:435.51:190.512:091.84:547:11Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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