34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H -°
L 62°
SW
5mph
Low tide
9:00 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 50m at 9:00 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:50 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 1848

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:444.29:006.83:23-1.42:431.54:537:12New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:384.19:446.64:10-1.53:301.84:537:13New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:334.110:316.24:59-1.44:212.04:537:13Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:314.15:49-1.15:182.34:537:14Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:304.16:39-0.76:232.54:527:15Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:145.02:334.17:30-0.27:432.64:527:15First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:154.43:344.38:250.29:222.44:527:16First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:303.84:274.59:220.710:472.14:527:16First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:553.45:104.710:151.011:511.64:527:17First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:143.35:475.011:011.34:527:17Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:223.36:205.212:401.111:40 AM1.64:527:17Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:183.36:505.41:210.712:161.84:527:18Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:043.47:205.61:570.312:492.04:527:18Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:433.57:505.72:300.01:232.14:527:19Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:213.68:195.83:02-0.21:562.24:527:19Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:593.68:505.93:35-0.42:302.24:527:19Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:383.79:225.84:09-0.53:072.34:527:20Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:203.79:565.74:44-0.63:462.44:527:20Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:033.85:22-0.54:312.54:537:20Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:493.96:01-0.45:252.64:537:20Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:374.06:42-0.16:322.64:537:21Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:134.72:284.37:270.27:542.54:537:21Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:214.13:204.68:170.59:312.14:537:21Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:503.74:105.19:130.810:531.54:547:21Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:253.54:585.610:091.111:580.74:547:21Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:483.55:446.011:041.44:547:21Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:583.76:306.412:530.011:57 AM1.64:557:21Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:583.87:166.71:43-0.612:491.74:557:21Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:504.08:016.92:30-1.11:391.84:557:21New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:384.18:456.83:14-1.32:291.94:567:21New Moon30Fri
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 31% 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 Crescent (31% 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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