34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

67°
H 84°
L 62°
NNE
4mph
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 3h 24m 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 - Nov 1825

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:143.411:49 AM5.05:243.27:500.56:265:12Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:323.612:584.76:593.38:550.66:275:11Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:203.92:284.49:003.19:530.66:285:11Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:554.33:594.310:312.510:430.66:285:10Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:274.85:144.411:331.711:260.86:295:09Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:005.46:204.412:260.96:305:08Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:356.07:194.512:070.91:160.16:315:07Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:116.58:154.512:481.22:04-0.66:325:06New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:506.89:084.41:281.42:51-1.16:335:05New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:307.010:024.32:091.73:39-1.36:345:05New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:117.010:594.12:522.04:29-1.36:355:04New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:556.711:594.03:362.35:20-1.16:365:03Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:436.24:262.56:14-0.76:375:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:033.911:36 AM5.65:262.87:10-0.36:385:02Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:113.912:375.06:403.08:090.16:395:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:214.11:504.48:223.09:100.56:405:01First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:174.33:183.910:082.610:060.96:415:00First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:004.64:413.711:212.110:531.26:425:00First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:354.95:513.612:141.66:434:59Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:045.16:503.612:571.06:444:59Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:325.47:393.612:051.71:330.66:454:58Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:595.68:213.712:361.92:060.26:464:58Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:265.89:003.71:052.12:38-0.16:474:57Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:545.99:383.71:342.33:10-0.36:484:57Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:236.010:183.72:052.43:44-0.46:484:57Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:546.011:013.62:372.54:20-0.56:494:56Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:275.911:473.63:112.64:58-0.56:504:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:035.83:492.75:39-0.46:514:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:363.610:44 AM5.54:362.86:22-0.26:524:56Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:273.711:34 AM5.15:382.97:080.06:534:56Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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