34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H -°
L 64°
NNE
10mph
Low tide
5:02 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 43m at 5:02 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1826

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:503.87:416.12:24-0.21:242.35:157:07Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:164.08:186.22:53-0.42:042.15:167:06New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:444.28:546.13:22-0.52:451.95:177:06New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:134.49:325.93:52-0.43:271.85:177:05New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:464.710:145.64:22-0.34:141.65:187:04Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:204.911:015.04:540.05:071.55:197:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:595.111:554.45:270.56:071.45:207:02Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:435.36:031.07:171.45:207:01Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:033.81:355.46:421.58:461.25:217:00First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:373.32:385.57:322.010:180.85:226:59First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:303.23:495.78:452.411:310.35:236:58First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:013.44:566.010:142.65:236:57Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:023.75:566.212:29-0.211:30 AM2.55:246:56Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:464.06:506.41:18-0.512:322.25:256:54Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:224.37:396.42:01-0.71:261.95:266:53Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:564.68:236.32:39-0.72:131.75:266:52Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:284.89:046.13:14-0.52:571.55:276:51Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:004.99:445.63:46-0.23:391.45:286:50Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:325.010:245.14:170.24:221.45:296:49Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:055.011:064.64:460.65:071.45:296:48Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:385.011:514.05:141.15:561.55:306:46Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:134.95:411.66:521.75:316:45Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:473.512:544.86:092.18:071.75:326:44Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:123.11:464.76:402.59:491.65:326:43Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:373.02:574.77:292.911:081.35:336:41Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:243.24:104.89:193.15:346:40Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:013.55:095.112:010.910:49 AM3.05:346:39Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:243.75:585.412:420.611:46 AM2.75:356:37Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:453.96:415.61:160.312:312.45:366:36Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:074.27:225.91:460.11:122.05:376:35Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:314.58:016.02:15-0.11:531.65:376:34New Moon31Thu
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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