34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

74°
H 86°
L 62°
SSE
5mph
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 2h 02m 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 - Sep 1825

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:134.911:473.74:521.65:481.45:386:32Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:444.95:142.06:431.55:396:31Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:473.312:234.85:362.47:581.65:406:29Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:323.01:164.85:542.79:411.45:406:28Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:344.810:581.15:416:26Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:323.33:575.09:143.211:490.65:426:25Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:473.65:025.310:473.05:436:24Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:073.95:575.712:300.311:47 AM2.55:436:22Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:314.36:476.01:060.012:382.05:446:21Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:584.77:346.11:39-0.21:251.45:456:20Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:275.28:216.12:12-0.22:130.95:456:18New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:595.69:095.82:46-0.13:010.45:466:17New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:335.99:595.43:200.23:510.15:476:15New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:116.210:544.83:550.74:450.05:476:14Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:536.211:574.34:321.25:440.05:486:12Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:406.15:121.86:510.25:496:11Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:133.712:355.85:582.38:100.45:506:10First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:533.51:455.56:592.89:380.45:506:08First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:433.63:115.38:443.110:530.35:516:07First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:533.94:325.210:342.911:510.25:526:05First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:374.25:375.311:452.55:526:04Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:104.56:315.312:380.212:372.15:536:03Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:374.77:165.31:160.31:191.75:546:01Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:014.97:555.21:470.51:551.45:556:00Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:235.18:305.02:130.72:271.15:555:58Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:455.29:044.82:360.92:590.95:565:57Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:075.39:394.52:571.23:310.85:575:56Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:295.410:164.23:191.54:050.75:585:54Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:535.410:583.93:411.94:420.75:585:53Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:195.311:483.64:042.25:250.85:595:51Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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