34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

66°
H 75°
L 62°
E
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 45m 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 - Sep 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:314.16:236.412:55-0.512:092.45:386:33Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:014.47:166.51:36-0.71:061.95:396:31Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:324.88:066.52:14-0.81:571.35:396:30New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:035.28:536.22:49-0.62:460.95:406:29New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:355.59:395.73:22-0.23:340.75:416:27New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:095.710:285.13:540.34:240.55:416:26Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:435.711:204.44:250.95:160.65:426:24Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:195.64:551.56:120.75:436:23Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:203.811:58 AM5.45:232.17:170.95:446:22Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:403.312:445.15:512.78:431.15:446:20First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:143.11:484.86:193.110:151.05:456:19First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:174.711:240.85:466:17First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:593.74:364.810:413.35:466:16First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:183.95:355.012:140.611:44 AM3.05:476:15Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:344.06:215.212:520.412:262.65:486:13Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:504.27:015.31:230.31:012.35:496:12Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:074.57:375.41:490.31:341.95:496:10Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:264.78:125.32:130.42:071.55:506:09Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:465.08:475.22:350.52:411.15:516:08Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:085.39:244.92:580.83:180.95:516:06Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:325.510:054.63:211.13:580.65:526:05Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:595.710:524.13:451.44:420.55:536:03Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:305.811:513.74:101.95:340.55:546:02Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:095.84:372.36:360.55:546:00Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:093.311:58 AM5.65:072.77:530.65:555:59Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:103.21:045.55:513.09:250.45:565:58Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:073.42:335.37:423.310:400.25:565:56Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:523.84:035.49:573.111:36-0.15:575:55Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:244.25:155.611:192.65:585:53Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:544.66:165.712:22-0.212:191.95:595:52Waning Crescent30Tue
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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