34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

74°
H 81°
L 64°
S
6mph
Low tide
2:15 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 59m at 2:15 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:16 pm (5.4 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 - Oct 1839

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:314.14:535.311:083.06:005:50Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:024.45:565.412:14-0.112:092.56:005:49Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:294.76:495.412:56-0.112:581.96:015:48Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:534.97:335.31:310.11:381.56:025:46Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:145.18:125.11:590.42:151.16:035:45New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:355.38:504.82:230.82:490.86:035:44New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:555.49:264.52:431.13:220.66:045:42New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:155.510:054.23:021.53:560.56:055:41New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:365.510:483.83:201.94:320.56:065:40Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:575.511:403.53:392.35:130.66:065:38Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:215.33:542.66:010.76:075:37Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:493.210:50 AM5.23:592.97:000.96:085:36Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:304.98:211.06:095:34First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:344.79:470.86:105:33First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:184.510:460.66:105:32First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:243.93:574.610:253.411:300.46:115:31First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:274.15:054.811:252.86:125:29Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:424.56:015.012:060.212:112.16:135:28Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:035.06:545.112:380.212:561.36:145:27Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:285.57:455.11:090.41:410.66:155:26Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:566.18:364.91:410.72:26-0.16:165:25Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:276.59:294.72:131.03:13-0.66:165:23Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:026.810:274.32:461.54:03-0.96:175:22Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:406.911:323.93:211.94:58-1.06:185:21Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:236.73:592.45:58-0.86:195:20Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:493.711:14 AM6.34:432.87:05-0.56:205:19Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:243.612:165.85:453.28:21-0.26:215:18Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:043.81:355.27:253.49:370.06:225:17Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:044.13:084.99:393.210:410.16:235:16Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:454.44:314.711:052.711:300.36:235:15Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:174.75:384.612:042.06:245:14Waning Crescent31Thu
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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