34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

82°
H 85°
L 62°
WSW
8mph
Low tide
6:29 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 47m at 6:29 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1825

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:226.39:023.91:022.02:38-1.37:035:35Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:076.49:344.21:521.63:12-1.57:025:36Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:526.410:084.52:411.33:48-1.47:025:37Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:376.110:454.83:311.04:23-1.17:015:38Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:265.611:245.14:250.84:59-0.77:005:39Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:194.85:230.75:35-0.16:595:40Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:075.212:194.06:270.76:130.66:585:41Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:555.31:343.27:440.76:541.36:575:42Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:505.23:232.79:200.57:461.96:575:43Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:595.25:342.810:510.29:122.46:565:44Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:135.26:593.112:01-0.26:555:45Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:205.37:453.412:56-0.56:545:46Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:175.48:173.612:062.31:40-0.76:535:47Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:055.58:433.81:002.12:16-0.86:525:48Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:465.59:073.91:421.82:46-0.76:515:49Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:215.49:294.12:181.63:13-0.66:495:50New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:545.39:524.22:511.43:37-0.46:485:51New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:255.010:164.33:231.34:00-0.16:475:52New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:574.710:414.43:571.24:220.26:465:53New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:304.311:064.54:341.14:440.66:455:54Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:063.811:334.55:151.15:061.06:445:54Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:483.36:011.25:271.46:435:55Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:044.512:452.76:591.25:451.86:425:56Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:424.52:352.48:211.25:552.16:405:57First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:374.510:090.96:395:58First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:564.57:032.811:220.59:182.76:385:59First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:164.87:113.112:12-0.16:376:00First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:215.27:313.412:53-0.56:356:01Waxing Gibbous28Mon
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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