34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H -°
L 64°
WSW
10mph
High tide
8:54 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:20 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 8:54 pm (5.4 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 - Oct 1836

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:554.69:501.16:005:49Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:284.411:020.96:015:48Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:573.94:064.510:473.511:520.76:025:47Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:094.05:124.711:433.16:025:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:224.26:025.012:310.512:212.76:035:44Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:364.46:455.21:020.312:552.26:045:43Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:534.77:245.31:290.31:281.86:055:41Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:125.08:025.31:540.42:021.36:055:40New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:335.38:425.12:180.52:390.86:065:39New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:575.69:244.92:430.83:180.46:075:37New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:225.910:124.53:091.24:010.16:085:36New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:526.011:074.13:361.64:500.06:095:35Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:266.14:052.15:46-0.16:095:33Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:153.711:08 AM6.04:362.56:510.06:105:32Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:453.412:025.75:153.08:100.16:115:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:533.51:155.46:223.39:350.06:125:30First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:163.82:515.28:413.510:45-0.16:135:28First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:574.24:215.210:393.111:40-0.26:145:27First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:294.65:325.311:482.46:145:26Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:584.96:315.312:25-0.212:411.76:155:25Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:275.37:245.21:040.01:281.16:165:24Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:545.68:125.01:380.32:110.66:175:23Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:215.98:574.72:080.72:520.26:185:21Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:486.09:424.42:351.23:310.06:195:20Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:136.010:304.03:001.74:10-0.16:205:19Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:395.911:233.73:242.14:510.06:215:18Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:055.73:472.65:350.26:215:17Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:273.510:33 AM5.44:082.96:250.46:225:16Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:593.311:07 AM5.14:193.27:260.66:235:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:534.78:430.86:245:14Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:084.39:560.86:255:13Third Quarter31Mon
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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