34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H -°
L 64°
E
4mph
Low tide
2:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 2:56 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:12 am (4.7 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 - Apr 1838

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:504.66:303.310:230.09:383.15:526:26First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:274.36:593.611:300.011:222.85:516:27First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:514.47:213.812:21-0.15:506:28First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:534.57:404.012:172.412:59-0.15:486:28Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:414.67:574.112:581.91:29-0.15:476:29Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:214.68:134.31:321.51:540.15:466:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:574.58:304.62:031.12:150.35:446:31Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:314.48:484.82:340.72:340.55:436:31Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:064.29:075.03:050.42:530.85:426:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:433.99:275.23:380.23:121.25:406:33Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:243.69:495.34:140.03:321.55:396:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:123.310:155.34:55-0.13:511.95:386:34Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:123.05:42-0.14:072.25:366:35Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:372.76:380.04:152.55:356:36Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:490.15:346:37Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:274.99:140.05:336:38Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:554.76:043.410:26-0.29:413.05:316:38Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:374.66:193.811:20-0.411:112.45:306:39Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:574.86:434.312:04-0.55:296:40Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:034.97:104.812:121.612:43-0.55:286:41Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:024.97:395.41:050.81:19-0.25:266:41Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:574.88:105.81:550.11:530.15:256:42New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:504.58:426.22:42-0.62:270.65:246:43New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:434.29:166.33:30-1.03:001.15:236:44New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:403.89:516.24:18-1.13:331.65:226:45New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:433.510:296.05:09-1.14:072.15:216:45Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:563.26:04-0.84:432.65:196:46Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:343.17:04-0.55:282.95:186:47Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:025.04:303.38:14-0.16:453.25:176:48First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:074.55:273.59:290.19:203.25:166:48First Quarter30Mon
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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