34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H 79°
L 63°
SSE
5mph
Low tide
4:06 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 22m at 4:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:13 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 1833

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:245.16:303.212:300.77:125:07Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:005.67:303.41:180.07:125:07Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:366.18:183.612:061.92:00-0.77:135:08Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:186.59:063.712:542.02:42-1.37:135:09Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:006.89:543.91:422.03:24-1.67:135:10Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:486.910:424.02:302.04:06-1.87:135:11Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:306.811:304.13:182.04:54-1.77:135:11Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:246.54:122.05:36-1.57:135:12Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:184.211:12 AM5.95:122.06:24-1.07:135:13Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:124.312:125.16:242.07:12-0.57:135:14Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:064.51:184.37:422.08:000.27:135:15Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:004.72:423.69:241.79:000.87:125:16Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:005.04:243.110:541.210:001.47:125:17Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:485.26:003.112:060.67:125:18Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:365.47:183.21:000.07:125:19Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:185.68:183.41:48-0.47:125:20Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:005.78:543.512:362.22:24-0.67:115:21Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:365.89:303.51:182.33:00-0.77:115:22Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:125.810:003.61:542.33:30-0.87:115:23New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:425.710:303.62:302.34:00-0.87:105:23New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:125.611:003.63:002.24:30-0.77:105:24New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:425.411:303.73:362.25:00-0.57:095:25New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:185.24:122.25:30-0.37:095:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:063.710:48 AM4.84:542.26:000.07:085:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:423.811:24 AM4.35:422.26:300.47:085:28Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:183.912:123.86:422.27:000.87:075:29Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:004.01:123.28:002.17:361.27:075:30First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:484.33:062.79:481.88:241.77:065:31First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:424.65:062.711:121.19:302.07:055:32First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:305.06:302.912:120.47:055:33First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:245.57:303.21:00-0.47:045:34Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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