34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

69°
H -°
L 64°
E
1mph
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 3h 52m at 2:56 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:12 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 1838

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:002.85:005.09:512.04:567:21First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:302.95:345.312:291.110:34 AM2.34:567:21Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:393.16:105.71:110.511:18 AM2.54:577:21Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:293.26:486.01:50-0.112:032.74:577:21Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:093.47:286.42:28-0.612:502.74:587:21Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:473.58:096.63:07-1.01:382.74:587:21Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:253.68:526.73:46-1.22:252.64:597:21Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:053.79:366.74:26-1.33:152.54:597:20Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:463.910:236.45:07-1.34:092.45:007:20Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:274.15:48-1.05:112.45:017:20Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:114.46:28-0.66:222.35:017:20Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:125.11:574.77:08-0.17:462.15:027:19Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:204.22:465.17:500.69:241.75:027:19Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:513.53:375.58:371.310:541.05:037:19Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:403.14:285.89:301.95:047:18Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:273.15:196.112:060.310:29 AM2.35:047:18Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:473.36:096.31:04-0.311:30 AM2.65:057:17Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:413.66:576.41:53-0.712:282.85:067:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:213.77:426.42:36-0.91:202.75:067:16New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:563.88:236.43:15-0.92:062.75:077:16New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:293.89:016.33:51-0.92:472.65:087:15New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:003.99:376.04:25-0.73:262.55:087:15New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:313.910:115.64:56-0.54:072.55:097:14Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:024.05:25-0.24:512.45:107:13Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:334.15:520.25:392.45:107:13Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:054.26:170.76:362.45:117:12Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:054.01:394.36:411.17:482.45:127:11First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:593.42:184.57:061.79:282.15:127:10First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:322.93:044.77:312.110:581.65:137:10First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:582.73:565.08:062.65:147:09First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:132.94:485.312:011.09:22 AM2.95:157:08Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 91% 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 (91% 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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