34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

67°
H 77°
L 62°
E
4mph
Low tide
5:31 am

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 1h 00m at 5:31 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:486.28:524.31:301.32:41-0.36:255:13New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:196.39:404.12:011.73:21-0.56:265:12New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:496.310:293.92:302.14:02-0.56:275:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:196.111:213.73:002.44:44-0.46:285:10Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:505.93:292.75:28-0.26:295:09Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:193.510:24 AM5.54:003.06:150.16:305:08Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:273.411:03 AM5.14:363.27:070.46:315:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:553.511:50 AM4.75:313.48:060.66:325:07Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:123.612:554.37:083.59:070.86:335:06First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:483.92:264.09:333.310:010.96:345:05First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:134.13:563.810:542.810:431.06:355:04First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:354.55:073.811:442.211:181.26:365:04First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:574.86:063.812:251.66:375:03Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:205.27:003.91:030.96:385:02Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:465.77:503.912:201.61:400.36:385:02Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:156.18:373.912:521.82:19-0.36:395:01Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:476.49:253.91:252.02:59-0.76:405:00Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:226.710:163.82:012.23:43-1.06:415:00Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:016.811:113.72:392.44:30-1.26:424:59Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:456.73:212.55:21-1.16:434:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:103.710:34 AM6.44:122.76:15-0.96:444:58Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:123.711:31 AM5.95:162.87:11-0.66:454:58Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:173.912:375.36:392.98:09-0.36:464:58Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:184.21:564.78:232.79:090.16:474:57Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:104.63:284.110:062.210:040.66:484:57Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:545.14:553.811:221.510:531.06:494:57Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:335.56:123.712:230.76:504:56Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:105.97:203.71:140.16:514:56Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:466.18:173.712:161.81:59-0.46:524:56Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:206.39:063.712:542.12:39-0.76:534:56New Moon30Sun
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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