34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H 71°
L 51°
SSW
7mph
Low tide
6:42 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, November 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Observed: 5.9 ft at 12:48 PM, 1.6 ft above predicted
Next low tide : in 5h 41m at 6:42 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:14 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 4:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 1725

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:073.05:500.44:372.05:526:26Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:192.76:410.54:392.45:516:27Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:490.75:496:28Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:184.39:260.75:486:29Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:314.110:460.55:466:29Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:304.17:143.411:400.211:132.95:456:30Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:504.37:163.712:20-0.15:446:31Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:484.67:294.012:022.412:53-0.35:426:32Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:374.87:474.312:441.81:23-0.35:416:32Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:235.08:084.81:241.21:51-0.35:406:33Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:084.98:345.22:050.52:20-0.15:386:34New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:544.89:025.72:47-0.12:490.35:376:35New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:444.59:336.03:33-0.53:190.75:366:35New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:384.010:096.14:22-0.83:511.25:356:36Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:423.610:506.05:16-0.94:261.85:336:37Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:583.26:17-0.95:052.35:326:38Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:413.17:27-0.75:582.75:316:39Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:395.44:383.38:49-0.57:333.05:306:39First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:005.05:403.610:10-0.59:562.95:286:40First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:354.76:194.011:13-0.511:232.45:276:41First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:564.66:514.312:04-0.45:266:42Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:024.67:184.612:231.812:46-0.25:256:42Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:574.57:434.91:121.21:200.05:246:43Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:444.48:065.11:530.71:480.45:226:44Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:274.28:295.32:310.32:120.85:216:45Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:083.98:505.43:050.02:331.25:206:46Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:483.79:125.43:39-0.22:541.65:196:46Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:323.59:345.44:14-0.23:141.95:186:47Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:213.29:575.34:51-0.23:342.35:176:48Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:183.05:32-0.13:522.55:166:49Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 18% 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 Crescent (18% 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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