34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

69°
H -°
L 62°
SW
5mph
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 1h 02m 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 - Jul 1836

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:254.05:43-1.54:562.54:567:21Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:164.26:30-1.06:052.54:577:21Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:035.52:094.47:17-0.57:252.54:577:21Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:064.73:014.68:050.19:022.24:587:21Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:213.93:514.98:530.810:351.84:587:21Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:553.34:365.19:421.411:481.24:597:21Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:323.15:185.410:291.94:597:21Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:013.15:565.612:460.711:14 AM2.35:007:20Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:073.36:335.71:320.211:57 AM2.65:007:20Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:533.47:085.82:11-0.112:382.75:017:20Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:293.57:435.92:45-0.31:172.85:017:19New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:013.58:166.03:18-0.41:542.85:027:19New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:323.68:496.03:49-0.52:302.75:037:19New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:043.69:225.94:21-0.53:062.75:037:18New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:373.79:555.84:53-0.53:452.75:047:18New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:113.75:24-0.34:282.75:057:18Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:453.95:55-0.15:192.75:057:17Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:214.06:260.26:202.75:067:17Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:584.36:580.67:352.55:067:16First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:543.92:394.67:331.09:102.15:077:15First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:203.33:255.08:131.510:391.55:087:15First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:143.04:135.59:052.011:470.75:097:14First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:563.15:046.010:062.35:097:14Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:153.35:566.412:44-0.111:09 AM2.55:107:13Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:103.66:486.81:35-0.812:112.55:117:12Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:553.87:397.12:22-1.31:102.45:117:12Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:364.08:297.23:06-1.52:052.35:127:11Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:174.29:177.03:50-1.62:592.15:137:10Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:594.410:056.64:32-1.43:522.05:147:09Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:404.510:546.05:13-1.04:491.95:147:08Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:234.65:52-0.55:501.95:157:08Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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