34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H 75°
L 62°
NE
3mph
High tide
8:38 am

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 : 1:41 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 8:38 am (4.2 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 1842

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:334.06:236.212:57-0.312:072.45:386:32Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:594.37:146.51:35-0.61:011.95:396:31Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:284.88:036.52:10-0.71:521.35:406:29New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:595.28:516.32:44-0.62:420.85:406:28New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:325.69:405.83:18-0.33:330.45:416:27New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:085.910:335.23:520.24:260.25:426:25Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:466.111:314.54:270.85:240.25:426:24Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:296.05:031.46:280.35:436:22Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:403.912:175.85:402.17:430.55:446:21Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:113.41:165.56:242.69:130.65:456:20First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:263.32:335.27:323.110:380.55:456:18First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:013.64:005.29:473.211:430.35:466:17First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:493.95:115.211:173.05:476:15Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:204.16:085.312:320.212:142.65:476:14Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:434.36:535.41:120.212:572.35:486:13Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:034.57:315.41:430.21:321.95:496:11Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:224.78:065.32:090.42:041.65:506:10Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:424.98:395.12:320.62:351.35:506:08Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:025.09:124.92:520.83:071.15:516:07Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:235.29:464.63:131.13:400.95:526:06Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:455.310:244.23:331.44:160.95:526:04Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:085.411:083.83:541.84:570.85:536:03Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:355.44:152.25:450.95:546:01Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:043.411:09 AM5.34:332.56:431.05:556:00Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:263.111:53 AM5.24:472.88:011.05:555:58Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:565.19:330.85:565:57Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:265.010:430.55:575:56Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:043.73:585.29:523.211:340.25:585:54Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:234.15:085.411:112.75:585:53Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:484.56:085.612:160.012:092.05:595:51Waning Crescent30Fri
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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