34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

66°
H -°
L 62°
ENE
4mph
Low tide
2:31 am

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 1h 15m at 2:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1840

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:154.39:470.76:265:12First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:333.92:584.19:593.410:350.76:275:11First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:444.14:204.111:062.911:130.76:285:10First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:004.55:244.211:522.211:460.86:295:09Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:194.96:204.212:331.56:305:08Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:425.47:134.312:161.01:130.76:315:08Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:085.98:044.312:461.21:540.06:325:07Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:386.48:554.21:181.52:37-0.66:335:06Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:116.79:484.01:521.83:22-1.06:345:05Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:496.910:463.92:282.14:11-1.26:345:04Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:316.911:503.73:072.45:04-1.26:355:04Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:186.73:512.76:02-1.06:365:03Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:003.711:13 AM6.24:472.97:03-0.86:375:02Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:163.712:185.76:043.18:08-0.46:385:02Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:284.01:365.17:473.19:13-0.16:395:01Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:234.33:054.69:422.710:110.26:405:01Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:064.84:304.211:052.111:000.66:415:00Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:425.25:454.012:071.36:424:59Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:155.56:513.912:590.76:434:59Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:455.87:483.812:171.41:430.26:444:58Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:146.08:383.712:491.82:22-0.26:454:58Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:416.19:233.71:172.22:58-0.46:464:58New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:086.110:063.61:442.43:32-0.56:474:57New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:366.010:513.52:122.64:07-0.56:484:57New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:055.911:383.52:402.84:44-0.46:494:57New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:355.73:102.95:24-0.26:504:56Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:283.410:08 AM5.43:433.06:06-0.16:514:56Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:243.410:45 AM5.14:233.26:500.16:524:56Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:253.511:29 AM4.85:233.37:350.36:524:56Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:203.612:244.36:523.38:230.56:534:56First Quarter30Mon
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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