34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

78°
H -°
L 63°
WSW
8mph
Low tide
7:33 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 41m at 7:33 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 1822

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:066.09:494.82:540.93:380.06:005:50Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:376.210:434.33:231.34:27-0.26:005:49Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:136.311:473.93:541.85:23-0.26:015:48Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:566.34:282.36:26-0.16:025:46Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:073.511:48 AM6.05:082.77:410.06:035:45Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:583.412:555.76:063.19:080.16:035:43Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:473.62:245.47:553.410:250.06:045:42Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:404.03:565.310:073.111:25-0.16:055:41Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:174.45:105.311:252.56:065:39Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:484.76:125.312:120.012:231.96:075:38Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:165.17:055.212:520.11:111.36:075:37Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:435.47:515.01:250.41:540.96:085:36Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:085.68:344.71:540.82:330.56:095:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:325.89:164.52:191.23:090.36:105:33New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:565.89:584.22:411.63:450.26:115:32New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:195.810:433.93:032.04:220.26:115:30New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:435.711:353.63:242.45:020.36:125:29Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:095.53:452.75:480.56:135:28Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:393.310:39 AM5.24:013.06:410.76:145:27Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:174.97:490.86:155:26Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:134.69:070.96:165:24First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:414.410:120.86:165:23First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:553.93:254.310:103.410:590.76:175:22First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:034.14:394.411:132.911:360.66:185:21First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:184.55:384.511:582.26:195:20Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:374.96:314.612:070.712:391.56:205:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:005.47:224.612:370.81:200.86:215:18Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:265.98:114.61:071.02:020.16:225:17Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:556.49:024.41:391.32:46-0.56:235:16Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:296.79:554.22:121.63:32-0.96:245:15Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:066.910:544.02:472.04:22-1.16:255:14Full Moon31Thu
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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