34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

62°
H -°
L 58°
ENE
2mph
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 6h 16m 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 - Apr 1843

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:223.79:565.14:120.23:421.45:536:26New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:043.410:225.04:490.24:041.75:516:27Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:543.110:535.05:320.24:252.05:506:27Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:002.86:220.34:432.35:496:28Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:452.67:240.44:572.65:476:29Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:224.68:440.45:466:30First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:354.45:403.110:020.39:022.95:456:30First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:114.46:003.510:590.110:442.45:436:31First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:344.56:244.011:44-0.111:481.85:426:32Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:404.76:524.512:24-0.25:416:33Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:404.87:225.112:421.01:01-0.15:396:34Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:344.97:555.61:320.21:370.15:386:34Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:274.88:296.02:20-0.52:130.35:376:35Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:194.69:066.33:08-1.02:500.75:356:36Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:134.29:456.43:58-1.23:271.15:346:37Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:123.910:276.24:50-1.34:071.65:336:37Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:163.55:45-1.14:502.05:326:38Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:303.36:46-0.85:432.45:306:39Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:095.33:013.37:53-0.46:552.75:296:40Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:164.84:273.59:07-0.18:522.85:286:40Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:404.35:233.710:160.110:392.55:276:41Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:074.16:024.011:110.211:472.05:256:42Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:194.06:324.311:560.45:246:43Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:173.96:574.612:361.512:320.65:236:44Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:073.97:204.81:171.01:010.95:226:44Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:503.97:425.01:520.61:271.15:216:45Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:293.88:055.22:230.31:501.35:206:46New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:063.78:295.42:550.02:141.65:196:47New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:453.68:545.53:27-0.22:391.85:186:48New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:273.59:215.54:01-0.33:052.05:166:48New Moon30Sun
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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