Santa Barbara Tide Charts & Fishing
Wednesday, November 4 · NOAA station 9411340 (Santa Barbara)
Tides live · forecast as of 1:56 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.9 ft
▲ Rising · 0.6 ft/hr
Next high
6:09 PM
4.5 ft · in 4h 13m
Next low
12:17 AM
0.7 ft · in 10h 21m
Wind
5 mph SW
Light breeze
Fishing score
55 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 6:15 AM | 5.2 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 12:25 PM | 1.4 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 6:09 PM | 4.5 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 12:17 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 6:45 AM | 5.5 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 1:14 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 7:07 PM | 4.4 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Santa Barbara
Today in Santa Barbara, high tide arrives at 6:15 AM (5.2 ft) and again at 6:09 PM (4.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:25 PM (1.4 ft). That's a 3.8-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:21 AM and sets at 5:02 PM, under a waning crescent (26% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 12:17 AM (0.7 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
65/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:30 AM – 9:30 AMVery Good
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMVery Good
incoming tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:21 AM
- Sunset
- 5:02 PM
Waning Crescent
26% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
73°F
Clear
- Wind
- 5 mph SWgusts 6
- Waves
- 4.5 ft @ 11s
- Water temp
- 72°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
73° / 57°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Thu, Nov 5
80° / 60°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Fri, Nov 6
78° / 62°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Nov 7
80° / 68°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 8
81° / 68°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Nov 9
79° / 69°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
77° / 66°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Santa Barbara
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 9411340; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayWed, Nov 4 |
| ↑ 6:21 AM↓ 5:02 PM |
| TomorrowThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:22 AM↓ 5:01 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:23 AM↓ 5:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:24 AM↓ 4:59 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:25 AM↓ 4:59 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:26 AM↓ 4:58 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:27 AM↓ 4:57 PM |
What's Biting at Santa Barbara
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current CDFW regulations before keeping any fish.
Barred Surfperch
Amphistichus argenteus
Season: Year-round, best in winter–spring
Baits: Sand crabs, Gulp! sandworms, Motor oil grubs
Carolina rig in the first trough behind the shorebreak. Follow the tide in — perch feed where sand crabs wash out.
Rockfish
Sebastes spp.
Season: April – December (check regs)
Baits: Shrimp flies, Metal jigs, Squid strips
Fish vertically over reef and kelp. Keep the bait just off bottom to dodge snags and hook quality grade.
Calico Bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Season: April – October
Baits: Weedless swimbaits, Live anchovies, Plastics
Cast tight to kelp stringers and boiler rocks. Moving water turns the kelp line into a feeding lane.
California Halibut
Paralichthys californicus
Season: April – September
Baits: Live anchovies, Swimbaits, Hair raisers
Drag baits slowly along sandy bottom near structure edges. Slow retrieve — halibut ambush from below.
White Seabass
Atractoscion nobilis
Season: March – July
Baits: Live squid, Big swimbaits, Iron jigs
Find the squid, find the seabass. Fish structure and kelp edges at dawn, gray light, and tide swings.
Gear for These Conditions
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Terminal Tackle
MO's Bank Sinkers — 4 oz, 20-Pack
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Santa Barbara Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Santa Barbara today?
High tide in Santa Barbara today is at 6:15 AM (5.2 ft) and again at 6:09 PM (4.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 9411340 (Santa Barbara).
›What time is low tide in Santa Barbara today?
Low tide in Santa Barbara today is at 12:25 PM (1.4 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Santa Barbara today?
Today's best fishing window at Santa Barbara is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (rated Very Good, 76/100), driven by incoming tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Santa Barbara in November?
In November, the most active species at Santa Barbara are Barred Surfperch, Rockfish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Santa Barbara tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9411340 (Santa Barbara) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara's south-facing coast is sheltered from prevailing swell, making for calm, fishable water most of the year. Stearns Wharf, the harbor entrance, and the kelp lines toward Goleta hold calico bass, halibut, and white seabass in spring.