34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

67°
H -°
L 58°
ESE
2mph
Low tide
2:04 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 : in 4h 36m at 2:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:38 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 1843

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:054.95:594.212:191.76:255:13Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:335.16:534.212:061.01:021.26:265:12Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:595.37:394.112:391.31:400.86:275:11Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:235.58:204.01:061.62:130.46:285:10Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:475.78:594.01:311.82:440.26:295:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:115.89:373.91:552.13:150.06:305:08Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:365.910:183.72:212.33:48-0.16:315:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:035.811:033.62:472.54:25-0.16:325:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:325.711:543.53:152.75:040.06:335:06Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:055.63:452.85:480.16:345:05Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:533.410:43 AM5.44:203.06:360.26:355:04Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:593.411:31 AM5.05:143.27:290.36:365:04Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:073.612:334.76:413.38:260.56:375:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:563.91:554.38:353.19:220.66:385:02Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:324.33:314.110:142.610:130.86:395:02Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:054.84:534.011:201.810:580.96:405:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:385.46:044.012:150.96:415:00Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:136.07:084.11:050.06:415:00Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:516.58:064.212:221.41:52-0.76:424:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:306.99:004.21:051.62:40-1.26:434:59New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:127.19:544.11:491.93:27-1.56:444:58New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:557.110:494.12:332.14:16-1.56:454:58New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:406.811:464.03:202.35:07-1.46:464:58Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:286.44:112.55:58-1.06:474:57Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:454.011:20 AM5.85:102.76:50-0.66:484:57Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:464.012:185.16:222.87:44-0.16:494:57Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:504.11:264.47:542.88:400.46:504:56First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:474.42:503.89:422.69:350.96:514:56First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:344.64:193.511:042.010:241.26:524:56First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:124.95:393.412:031.56:534:56Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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