34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

66°
H 81°
L 64°
ENE
3mph
High tide
8:54 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 2:15 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 8:54 am (4.4 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 - Jun 1840

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:143.79:476.94:32-1.83:242.44:537:12New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:133.75:24-1.74:212.54:537:13Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:113.86:16-1.45:272.64:537:13Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:103.97:09-0.96:452.74:537:14Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:375.23:084.28:02-0.48:202.64:527:15First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:484.43:594.58:560.110:002.24:527:15First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:123.84:434.89:470.611:181.64:527:16First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:403.45:215.110:321.24:527:16First Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:033.25:555.412:201.011:12 AM1.64:527:17Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:173.26:275.51:100.411:47 AM2.04:527:17Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:153.26:585.71:520.012:212.34:527:17Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:023.37:295.82:28-0.312:542.54:527:18Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:423.38:005.93:02-0.51:282.74:527:18Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:193.48:315.93:36-0.62:022.74:527:19Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:573.49:035.84:10-0.62:372.84:527:19Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:363.49:365.74:45-0.63:142.84:527:19Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:153.45:20-0.53:542.84:527:20Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:553.55:56-0.44:422.94:527:20Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:353.66:32-0.25:412.94:527:20Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:153.97:070.16:552.94:537:20Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:244.32:544.27:450.48:272.64:537:21Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:333.73:334.68:250.810:042.04:537:21Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:123.24:125.19:091.311:181.24:537:21Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:563.04:535.69:581.74:547:21Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:253.15:376.212:180.410:49 AM2.04:547:21Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:383.36:246.61:11-0.411:42 AM2.24:547:21Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:353.57:137.02:00-1.112:372.44:557:21Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:243.78:027.22:47-1.51:322.44:557:21New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:113.88:517.23:34-1.82:272.34:557:21New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:583.99:406.94:20-1.83:222.34:567:21New Moon30Tue
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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