34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

69°
H -°
L 63°
NE
3mph
Low tide
2:31 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 09m at 2:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:54 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1841

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:234.26:565.312:370.912:290.45:156:49Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:224.17:275.61:270.31:040.75:146:50Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:154.07:575.82:11-0.21:361.15:136:51Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:033.88:265.92:53-0.62:061.55:126:52Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:513.68:555.93:32-0.72:341.95:116:53Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:393.59:245.84:12-0.83:022.25:106:53Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:313.39:555.54:52-0.63:312.45:096:54Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:273.25:35-0.44:012.75:086:55Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:323.16:21-0.24:352.95:076:56Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:563.17:110.15:263.05:066:57Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:113.38:070.36:553.15:066:57Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:524.14:473.59:060.49:093.05:056:58Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:163.85:123.89:570.610:442.65:046:59Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:473.65:344.110:400.711:402.05:037:00Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:013.55:564.611:150.95:027:00Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:053.56:215.012:251.311:48 AM1.15:027:01Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:033.66:485.51:050.612:201.35:017:02Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:563.67:185.91:450.012:541.65:007:03Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:463.67:526.32:26-0.61:291.85:007:03New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:373.68:306.63:09-1.12:072.04:597:04New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:303.69:126.73:55-1.42:482.24:587:05New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:273.59:576.64:44-1.53:332.44:587:05Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:263.55:36-1.44:272.54:577:06Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:283.66:30-1.25:352.74:577:07Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:313.87:25-0.96:582.74:567:08Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:535.13:294.18:22-0.58:412.54:567:08First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:124.54:194.59:190.010:192.04:557:09First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:403.95:025.010:120.411:341.34:557:10First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:053.65:415.410:590.94:557:10Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:233.46:175.712:340.611:41 AM1.34:547:11Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:323.46:525.91:250.012:191.84:547:11Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 84% 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 (84% 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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