34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

73°
H 74°
L 58°
SW
9mph
High tide
6:55 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 39m at 6:55 pm (5.1 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 - Sep 1844

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:475.15:201.86:381.45:396:31Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:453.512:264.95:472.37:471.55:396:30Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:123.11:164.76:162.79:251.55:406:29Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:553.12:284.67:003.010:491.35:416:27Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:263.33:514.79:093.211:461.05:416:26Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:543.64:564.910:493.15:426:25Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:143.85:485.212:270.711:45 AM2.85:436:23Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:324.06:325.41:010.412:282.45:446:22Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:524.37:135.61:310.21:072.05:446:20Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:154.67:525.71:580.21:461.55:456:19New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:395.08:325.72:250.22:261.15:466:18New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:065.39:135.52:530.33:070.85:466:16New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:365.69:585.13:220.63:520.55:476:15New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:095.810:494.63:530.94:420.35:486:13Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:475.911:494.14:261.45:380.35:486:12Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:315.95:031.86:430.45:496:11Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:023.712:255.85:462.38:010.45:506:09First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:393.41:345.56:462.79:290.45:516:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:263.53:005.48:223.010:440.25:516:06First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:373.94:235.410:162.811:430.05:526:05First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:234.35:315.511:322.45:536:03Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:004.66:295.612:32-0.112:311.95:546:02Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:325.07:205.61:130.01:191.45:546:01Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:025.28:055.41:490.22:021.05:555:59Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:305.48:465.22:200.52:420.75:565:58Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:575.69:264.92:480.83:190.55:565:56Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:245.610:074.53:141.23:570.55:575:55Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:515.610:504.13:391.64:350.55:585:54Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:195.511:393.84:042.05:170.75:595:52Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:485.34:302.46:040.95:595:51Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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