34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

77°
H 85°
L 63°
S
6mph
High tide
11:21 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 : 6:29 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 33m at 11:21 am (6.1 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 - Jul 1825

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:554.09:456.14:24-1.03:342.34:567:21Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:344.010:245.65:01-0.84:202.34:567:21Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:134.15:36-0.45:092.44:577:21Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:524.26:090.06:032.44:577:21Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:324.36:400.57:062.54:587:21Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:323.92:154.47:121.08:312.44:587:21Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:353.33:014.57:461.510:122.04:597:21Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:162.93:494.78:271.911:261.64:597:20Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:092.84:345.09:212.35:007:20Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:432.95:185.312:201.010:20 AM2.55:017:20Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:393.16:005.61:030.511:15 AM2.65:017:20Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:163.36:426.01:400.012:062.65:027:19Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:483.57:226.32:15-0.412:542.55:027:19Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:193.78:026.52:49-0.71:412.45:037:18New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:513.98:436.63:23-0.92:262.25:047:18New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:254.19:256.43:58-1.03:142.05:047:18New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:024.410:106.14:33-0.94:051.95:057:17Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:414.610:595.65:10-0.75:021.85:067:17Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:234.95:47-0.26:071.75:067:16Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:085.16:250.37:211.65:077:16Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:004.11:595.47:050.98:511.35:087:15First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:283.42:585.67:531.510:240.95:087:14First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:173.14:005.88:542.111:390.35:097:14First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:013.25:016.010:092.45:107:13Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:163.45:576.212:39-0.211:21 AM2.55:107:12Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:053.76:486.41:29-0.512:232.55:117:12Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:433.97:346.42:12-0.81:172.45:127:11Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:164.18:166.32:50-0.82:032.25:137:10Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:474.28:546.13:25-0.72:442.15:137:10Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:174.39:305.83:56-0.53:232.05:147:09Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:474.410:055.44:26-0.24:032.05:157:08Full Moon31Sun
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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