34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H 78°
L 63°
WSW
10mph
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 5h 02m 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 - Jan 1842

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:554.512:045.06:171.96:54-0.37:125:06Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:444.71:124.17:391.87:380.47:125:07Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:375.02:403.39:181.58:261.17:135:08Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:325.24:312.910:490.99:231.77:135:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:275.56:212.912:010.37:135:10Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:195.77:413.112:59-0.37:135:10Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:075.88:313.31:46-0.67:135:11Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:525.99:083.512:252.52:25-0.97:135:12Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:336.09:393.61:132.53:01-0.97:135:13New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:105.910:063.61:532.43:33-0.97:135:14New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:435.910:343.72:292.34:03-0.87:135:15New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:155.711:023.73:042.24:31-0.77:125:16New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:475.411:313.83:412.24:58-0.57:125:17Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:185.14:202.25:24-0.27:125:18Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:013.910:51 AM4.65:042.15:500.27:125:18Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:314.011:27 AM4.05:542.16:150.67:125:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:044.112:123.46:552.16:391.17:115:20Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:414.31:182.88:192.07:051.57:115:21First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:254.53:352.410:091.57:362.07:115:22First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:204.86:042.511:270.98:412.47:105:23First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:185.17:232.812:220.27:105:24Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:145.67:583.11:07-0.57:095:25Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:076.08:283.41:48-1.17:095:26Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:586.48:593.712:302.32:27-1.57:085:27Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:476.79:323.91:262.03:05-1.87:085:28Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:346.810:074.22:191.73:43-1.87:075:29Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:216.610:454.53:111.34:21-1.67:075:30Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:096.111:244.84:051.14:58-1.17:065:31Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:005.35:021.05:34-0.57:055:32Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:055.011:56 AM4.46:061.06:100.27:055:33Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:495.11:023.57:180.96:460.97:045:34Third Quarter31Mon
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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