34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

66°
H 77°
L 62°
ENE
3mph
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 5h 01m 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 - Aug 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:152.94:325.99:222.75:157:07Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:183.35:336.312:280.010:47 AM2.85:167:07Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:583.66:306.71:17-0.611:58 AM2.65:177:06Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:323.97:237.02:01-1.112:592.35:177:05Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:074.28:137.12:42-1.31:551.95:187:04New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:424.59:006.93:21-1.32:481.65:197:03New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:194.89:486.43:59-1.13:411.45:207:02New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:575.110:375.74:35-0.74:361.25:207:01Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:365.211:294.95:11-0.15:341.25:217:00Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:165.35:450.66:381.35:226:59Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:284.11:005.36:171.37:541.35:226:58First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:433.41:515.26:502.09:291.25:236:57First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:423.02:535.17:282.610:571.05:246:56First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:163.14:035.18:393.05:256:55First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:273.45:075.212:040.610:34 AM3.25:256:54Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:583.66:005.412:540.311:45 AM3.15:266:53Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:203.86:455.61:330.112:342.85:276:51Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:383.97:235.82:050.01:122.65:286:50Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:574.07:575.82:33-0.11:462.35:286:49Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:164.28:295.82:59-0.12:192.15:296:48Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:384.49:005.73:220.02:531.95:306:47Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:014.69:335.43:450.13:301.75:316:45Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:254.810:085.04:080.44:101.55:316:44Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:514.910:494.54:320.74:541.45:326:43Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:205.111:373.94:561.25:451.45:336:42Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:545.25:201.66:471.35:346:40Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:423.412:375.35:452.18:101.25:346:39Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:292.91:355.46:132.59:510.95:356:38Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:053.02:545.57:102.911:090.45:366:37Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:273.34:155.79:263.15:366:35Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:013.75:246.112:07-0.111:02 AM2.85:376:34Waning Crescent31Sun
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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