34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H 84°
L 62°
NE
3mph
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 44m 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 - Oct 1825

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:505.24:272.56:160.96:005:50Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:553.311:28 AM5.14:492.87:191.06:015:49Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:393.212:214.95:113.18:401.06:015:47Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:364.79:590.96:025:46Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:313.63:124.79:103.310:550.66:035:44Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:533.94:314.910:422.811:390.46:045:43Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:174.45:345.111:412.26:045:42Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:454.96:305.312:180.312:311.56:055:40Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:145.47:235.412:540.31:200.76:065:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:465.98:155.31:300.42:070.16:075:38New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:206.49:065.12:050.72:55-0.46:085:36New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:576.69:594.82:421.03:44-0.76:085:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:366.710:574.43:191.44:36-0.86:095:34Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:196.63:591.95:33-0.66:105:33Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:024.111:07 AM6.24:442.36:34-0.46:115:31Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:163.812:035.85:382.77:430.06:125:30Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:463.71:125.26:523.18:590.26:125:29First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:143.92:374.88:483.110:100.46:135:28First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:134.24:044.610:322.811:070.56:145:26First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:544.55:154.511:392.311:520.76:155:25Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:264.86:134.512:291.86:165:24Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:535.07:024.412:290.91:101.36:175:23Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:165.27:444.41:001.11:450.96:185:22Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:395.48:224.31:261.42:170.66:185:21Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:025.68:594.21:491.62:480.46:195:20Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:265.79:374.02:131.93:190.26:205:19Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:505.810:173.92:372.13:530.16:215:17Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:165.811:023.73:022.34:300.16:225:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:455.711:553.53:292.55:110.26:235:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:185.53:572.85:580.36:245:14Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:583.410:58 AM5.34:313.06:500.46:255:13Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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