34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

81°
H 83°
L 62°
SW
7mph
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 6h 46m 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 - Jun 1825

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:273.89:186.53:57-1.42:592.14:547:12Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:183.810:016.14:42-1.33:452.34:537:13Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:093.85:27-1.04:352.54:537:13Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:003.86:11-0.75:312.64:537:14Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:523.86:55-0.26:362.74:537:14Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:204.52:454.07:380.27:592.74:527:15Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:193.93:354.28:240.79:422.54:527:15Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:373.44:184.49:111.111:022.04:527:16Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:093.14:554.79:571.54:527:16Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:323.05:295.012:001.510:39 AM1.84:527:17Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:443.06:025.212:460.911:19 AM2.04:527:17Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:403.26:345.51:240.411:58 AM2.24:527:18Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:243.37:085.82:000.012:362.34:527:18Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:033.47:426.02:34-0.41:152.44:527:18New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:413.58:186.23:09-0.71:552.44:527:19New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:203.68:556.33:45-0.92:352.44:527:19New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:013.79:346.24:22-1.03:192.44:527:19New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:423.810:176.05:01-1.04:082.44:527:20Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:263.95:40-0.85:052.44:527:20Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:114.26:21-0.66:122.44:537:20Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:594.57:03-0.17:322.24:537:21First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:044.32:494.87:480.49:081.94:537:21First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:283.73:415.28:380.910:361.24:537:21First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:073.34:315.79:331.411:470.54:547:21First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:403.25:216.010:301.84:547:21Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:003.36:096.412:46-0.211:27 AM2.04:547:21Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:023.56:566.61:37-0.712:222.24:547:21Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:513.77:416.72:23-1.01:142.34:557:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:353.88:246.63:05-1.22:032.34:557:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:163.99:056.43:46-1.22:492.34:567:21Full Moon30Thu
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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