34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H 72°
L 56°
SW
7mph
Low tide
5:53 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Observed: 2.9 ft at 3:06 PM, 1.3 ft above predicted
Next low tide : in 2h 38m at 5:53 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:09 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 4:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 1733

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:294.14:245.210:332.711:350.26:005:50Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:154.55:325.211:432.26:015:48Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:524.86:295.212:230.212:371.76:025:47Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:235.17:185.11:030.41:221.36:025:45Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:515.38:015.01:360.62:020.96:035:44Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:175.58:404.82:050.92:380.66:045:43New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:425.69:184.62:311.23:120.56:055:41New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:065.69:564.32:541.53:460.46:055:40New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:315.610:374.13:181.84:210.46:065:39New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:565.511:223.83:422.15:000.56:075:37Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:245.34:072.45:440.76:085:36Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:173.510:56 AM5.14:342.76:350.96:095:35Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:273.311:36 AM4.85:053.07:371.06:095:34Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:103.312:324.65:573.28:531.16:105:32First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:413.51:564.47:483.410:011.06:115:31First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:173.83:324.39:583.110:530.86:125:30First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:434.14:464.511:062.611:340.76:135:29First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:084.55:454.711:562.06:145:27Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:355.06:384.812:100.712:401.36:145:26Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:045.57:294.912:450.71:240.66:155:25Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:366.08:194.91:200.82:080.06:165:24Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:106.49:084.81:561.02:53-0.56:175:23Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:476.710:014.62:331.33:41-0.86:185:22Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:276.810:584.33:121.64:32-0.96:195:20Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:126.73:552.05:28-0.86:205:19Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:024.111:02 AM6.34:442.36:28-0.66:215:18Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:133.912:005.85:452.77:33-0.26:215:17Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:344.01:105.37:052.98:450.16:225:16Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:514.22:344.88:542.89:540.36:235:15Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:514.54:014.510:312.410:520.56:245:14Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:364.85:164.411:391.911:400.86:255:13Waning Crescent31Sat
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 11% 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 (11% 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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