34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

69°
H -°
L 61°
SSW
2mph
Low tide
3:20 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 46m at 3:20 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:32 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1836

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:444.19:136.33:30-0.92:551.35:156:50Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:413.89:506.44:19-1.23:291.75:146:50Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:453.510:336.25:12-1.34:072.15:136:51Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:003.36:10-1.24:532.55:126:52Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:293.37:15-0.95:562.95:116:53Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:265.44:013.58:28-0.77:363.15:106:54Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:454.95:013.99:41-0.59:462.85:096:54Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:174.65:434.210:43-0.411:132.35:086:55Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:414.46:184.611:33-0.25:076:56Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:514.26:495.012:161.612:150.15:066:57Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:514.17:165.31:061.012:510.55:056:57Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:444.07:425.51:500.41:220.95:056:58Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:313.88:075.62:290.01:481.35:046:59New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:153.78:315.73:04-0.22:131.75:037:00New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:003.58:565.73:39-0.42:372.05:027:00New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:473.49:215.64:14-0.43:012.35:027:01New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:383.29:485.54:51-0.43:262.65:017:02Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:373.15:32-0.33:502.85:007:03Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:513.16:17-0.14:143.05:007:03Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:414.67:070.14:597:04Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:040.24:587:05First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:414.35:043.69:040.39:023.24:587:06First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:024.05:213.99:560.410:362.74:577:06First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:353.85:404.310:390.511:342.14:577:07First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:523.86:024.711:160.64:567:08Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:593.86:285.312:221.311:51 AM0.84:567:08Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:013.86:585.81:070.512:271.14:557:09Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:593.87:316.31:52-0.31:031.44:557:10Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:543.88:076.72:37-0.91:421.74:547:10Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:503.88:486.93:24-1.42:232.04:547:11Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:493.79:326.94:14-1.73:062.24:547:12Full Moon31Tue
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 96% 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 Waxing Gibbous (96% 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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