34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

74°
H -°
L 62°
WSW
7mph
High tide
7:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 7:38 pm (5.3 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 - Sep 1841

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:424.79:265.23:290.33:231.55:386:32Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:044.910:024.93:510.64:011.35:396:30Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:285.110:414.44:131.04:431.25:406:29Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:555.211:293.94:351.45:311.25:406:28Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:275.34:571.96:291.15:416:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:343.312:075.45:182.37:451.15:426:25Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:203.01:035.35:382.79:250.95:436:24Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:225.410:490.55:436:22Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:263.43:525.59:033.311:480.05:446:21Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:493.75:055.910:503.05:456:19Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:154.16:076.212:36-0.411:58 AM2.45:456:18Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:434.57:026.31:17-0.612:541.85:466:17Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:125.07:526.31:54-0.61:451.25:476:15New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:435.48:406.02:29-0.42:340.75:486:14New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:145.79:285.63:020.03:220.45:486:12New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:475.910:185.03:330.54:110.25:496:11New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:216.011:124.44:041.15:020.25:506:09Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:565.84:341.75:580.45:506:08Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:143.811:34 AM5.65:032.37:000.65:516:07Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:343.412:195.35:322.88:200.85:526:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:214.99:510.95:536:04First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:524.711:030.75:536:02First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:423.84:204.710:393.411:550.65:546:01First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:024.05:234.811:413.05:556:00Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:194.26:115.012:350.512:232.65:555:58Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:354.36:525.11:060.412:582.25:565:57Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:514.67:295.11:330.51:301.75:575:55Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:094.98:055.11:560.62:021.35:585:54Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:295.18:414.92:180.82:361.05:585:53Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:505.49:184.72:401.03:110.75:595:51Full Moon30Thu
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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