34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H -°
L 61°
N
4mph
High tide
12:51 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:31 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 31m at 12:51 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Aug 1824

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:193.42:345.57:311.810:080.95:167:07First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:163.13:395.68:292.411:280.55:167:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:133.24:445.69:532.75:177:05Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:253.55:435.812:300.111:14 AM2.95:187:04Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:073.76:345.91:19-0.212:162.85:197:03Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:373.87:175.92:00-0.31:042.65:197:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:024.07:546.02:34-0.41:442.45:207:01Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:254.18:285.93:03-0.32:182.25:217:00Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:484.29:005.73:30-0.22:512.15:226:59Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:114.39:315.53:540.03:251.95:226:58Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:364.410:025.14:170.24:021.95:236:57Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:024.610:364.74:400.54:421.85:246:56Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:294.711:144.25:030.95:281.85:256:55Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:584.85:261.36:201.85:256:54Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:013.612:324.85:491.87:271.85:266:53Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:083.11:164.96:102.29:041.65:276:52Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:182.82:175.06:342.610:391.25:286:50Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:325.311:420.65:286:49Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:513.24:425.69:533.05:296:48Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:183.65:426.112:310.011:14 AM2.85:306:47Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:463.96:366.51:13-0.412:162.45:306:46Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:154.37:276.71:51-0.71:121.95:316:44Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:464.78:166.72:28-0.92:041.45:326:43New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:195.19:046.53:04-0.82:551.05:336:42New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:545.49:536.03:39-0.53:470.75:336:41New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:325.710:455.34:140.04:420.55:346:39Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:125.811:444.54:500.65:410.55:356:38Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:565.85:261.26:470.65:366:37Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:523.812:455.66:041.98:070.85:366:36First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:253.31:465.46:482.59:400.75:376:34First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:393.33:025.27:573.011:010.55:386:33First Quarter31Tue
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 88% 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 (88% 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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