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 4h 04m 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 - Dec 1825

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:203.912:354.66:592.97:570.36:544:55Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:114.21:554.08:402.68:500.66:554:55Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:574.73:333.710:162.09:441.06:564:55Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:395.25:033.511:261.210:351.36:574:55Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:215.86:203.612:230.36:574:55Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:036.37:263.71:15-0.56:584:55Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:466.78:233.912:131.82:02-1.16:594:55Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:296.99:144.01:011.92:48-1.47:004:55New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:137.010:034.01:492.03:33-1.67:014:56New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:576.910:524.02:372.14:18-1.57:014:56New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:406.511:414.03:252.35:03-1.37:024:56Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:256.04:162.45:47-0.97:034:56Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:304.011:12 AM5.45:122.56:30-0.47:034:56Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:204.112:024.76:162.67:130.17:044:57Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:124.212:594.07:342.67:560.67:054:57First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:044.32:153.49:182.48:431.27:054:57First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:534.53:543.010:482.09:321.67:064:58First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:354.75:292.911:521.410:211.97:074:58First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:135.06:483.012:400.97:074:58Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:495.27:443.11:200.47:084:59Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:245.58:253.31:540.07:084:59Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:585.79:003.412:282.42:27-0.47:095:00Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:325.99:323.51:082.42:59-0.67:095:00Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:066.110:063.61:462.43:31-0.87:105:01Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:416.110:413.72:252.44:04-0.97:105:02Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:176.111:183.83:052.34:39-0.97:115:02Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:555.911:563.93:492.35:14-0.87:115:03Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:375.54:392.35:50-0.67:115:03Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:364.111:25 AM5.05:392.36:28-0.27:115:04Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:204.312:234.36:502.27:080.37:125:05Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:074.61:383.68:191.97:560.87:125:06Third Quarter31Sat
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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