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 6h 29m 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 - Oct 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:245.17:115.71:02-0.11:111.25:595:51Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:545.58:015.51:380.11:580.76:005:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:245.88:485.22:100.42:430.26:015:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:546.19:354.82:410.83:270.06:025:47New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:246.110:244.43:101.34:12-0.16:025:45New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:556.011:184.03:391.84:580.06:035:44Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:275.84:062.35:480.26:045:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:203.611:02 AM5.54:342.76:440.56:055:41Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:423.311:44 AM5.15:003.17:530.86:065:40Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:414.79:150.96:065:38First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:104.410:260.96:075:37First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:053.83:464.310:263.411:170.86:085:36First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:224.04:554.411:262.911:550.76:095:35First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:384.35:484.612:082.46:105:33Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:554.66:344.612:270.712:451.96:105:32Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:144.97:164.712:540.81:191.46:115:31Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:355.37:574.61:191.01:530.96:125:30Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:585.68:384.51:441.22:290.46:135:28Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:225.99:224.42:091.43:070.06:145:27Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:506.210:094.12:361.73:49-0.36:155:26Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:226.311:043.83:052.04:35-0.46:155:25Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:596.33:372.45:28-0.46:165:24Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:093.610:44 AM6.24:132.76:28-0.36:175:22Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:283.511:38 AM5.85:023.07:36-0.16:185:21Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:023.512:485.46:203.28:510.06:195:20Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:173.82:165.18:183.29:590.16:205:19Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:044.33:474.910:112.810:550.26:215:18Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:404.75:044.811:252.111:410.36:225:17Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:145.26:104.712:231.36:225:16Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:465.67:094.612:210.61:130.66:235:15Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:176.08:034.512:571.01:580.06:245:14Waning Crescent31Fri
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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