34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

69°
H 77°
L 62°
ENE
2mph
High tide
12:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 7:33 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 12:01 pm (6.0 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 - Jul 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:163.23:334.88:201.410:451.64:567:21Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:112.94:175.39:081.811:490.94:567:21Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:522.95:025.810:042.24:577:21Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:093.15:506.312:420.111:02 AM2.44:577:21Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:053.46:406.71:31-0.612:012.44:587:21Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:513.67:307.12:16-1.212:582.44:587:21New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:333.88:197.23:01-1.61:552.24:597:21New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:164.09:087.13:44-1.72:492.14:597:21New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:594.29:576.84:28-1.63:452.05:007:20New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:424.410:496.25:10-1.34:451.95:007:20Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:274.75:51-0.85:501.95:017:20Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:134.96:31-0.27:021.85:017:19Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:434.52:025.07:110.58:291.75:027:19First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:563.62:545.27:521.210:041.45:037:19First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:373.13:495.38:381.911:250.95:037:18First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:362.94:425.49:372.45:047:18First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:173.15:325.612:280.410:42 AM2.75:057:17Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:133.36:185.71:180.111:42 AM2.95:057:17Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:493.57:005.81:59-0.212:332.95:067:16Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:153.67:385.92:33-0.31:152.85:077:16Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:393.78:126.03:04-0.41:522.65:077:15Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:033.88:446.03:33-0.52:282.55:087:15Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:283.99:155.84:01-0.43:032.45:097:14Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:564.09:475.64:28-0.33:412.35:097:13Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:244.110:205.24:54-0.14:232.35:107:13Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:524.310:564.85:200.25:102.25:117:12Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:224.55:450.56:042.25:117:11Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:564.76:111.07:092.05:127:11Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:353.61:354.96:381.58:371.85:137:10Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:023.02:265.27:092.010:161.35:147:09Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:202.83:285.57:562.411:310.65:147:08Third Quarter31Thu
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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