34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

77°
H 75°
L 62°
S
9mph
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 5h 58m 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 - Jan 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:594.412:044.96:192.06:56-0.27:125:06Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:474.61:064.07:382.07:370.57:125:07Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:384.72:283.29:151.78:201.27:135:08Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:314.94:182.810:481.39:101.87:135:08Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:225.16:162.711:590.710:072.37:135:09Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:095.27:413.012:530.27:135:10Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:535.48:293.21:36-0.17:135:11Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:345.59:013.32:12-0.47:135:12Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:125.79:273.412:442.72:45-0.67:135:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:475.89:513.51:242.63:15-0.77:135:14New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:205.810:173.52:002.53:44-0.87:135:14New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:525.810:443.62:362.34:12-0.87:135:15New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:235.711:133.73:122.24:40-0.77:125:16New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:555.411:433.93:512.25:08-0.57:125:17Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:295.04:342.15:35-0.27:125:18Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:144.011:08 AM4.55:252.16:030.27:125:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:464.211:55 AM3.96:252.06:310.67:115:20Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:234.412:583.27:411.87:021.27:115:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:074.72:462.69:221.47:401.77:115:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:025.05:042.510:540.88:402.17:105:23First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:035.46:482.812:020.07:105:24Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:045.97:443.112:56-0.77:105:25Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:026.38:243.51:43-1.37:095:26Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:576.68:593.712:302.32:26-1.77:095:27Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:486.89:354.01:292.03:07-1.97:085:28Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:366.810:114.32:221.73:46-1.87:075:29Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:226.510:484.53:141.44:23-1.57:075:30Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:085.911:264.64:061.34:59-1.07:065:31Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:555.25:001.25:32-0.47:065:32Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:044.711:45 AM4.45:581.26:040.37:055:33Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:444.812:413.57:031.36:331.07:045:34Waning 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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