34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

75°
H 77°
L 61°
SSW
7mph
Low tide
7:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 22m at 7:46 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:09 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 1851

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:004.05:18-1.24:332.44:567:21Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:514.16:05-1.05:372.44:567:21Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:444.36:52-0.66:512.44:577:21Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:385.12:404.67:42-0.28:212.34:577:21First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:514.43:355.08:360.49:581.84:587:21First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:213.84:275.39:320.911:171.24:587:21First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:533.55:155.710:271.34:597:21Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:173.56:006.012:210.511:20 AM1.74:597:21Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:283.66:436.21:15-0.112:102.05:007:20Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:243.77:236.32:02-0.512:562.25:017:20Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:103.88:026.32:44-0.71:392.35:017:20Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:503.88:386.23:22-0.82:192.45:027:19Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:293.99:136.13:58-0.72:572.55:027:19Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:063.99:475.84:33-0.63:352.55:037:19Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:443.910:215.55:07-0.44:152.65:047:18Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:223.95:40-0.14:592.65:047:18Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:014.06:130.25:502.75:057:17Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:434.06:470.66:512.75:057:17Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:204.12:284.27:220.98:122.75:067:16Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:193.63:144.48:021.49:542.35:077:16Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:543.24:004.78:481.711:111.85:077:15Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:403.04:425.09:422.05:087:15Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:063.15:245.412:061.210:36 AM2.25:097:14Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:103.36:055.812:510.611:27 AM2.35:107:13Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:573.66:486.21:320.012:172.35:107:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:383.87:316.62:12-0.51:062.35:117:12Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:174.08:156.92:51-0.91:552.15:127:11New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:574.29:006.93:31-1.22:442.05:127:11New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:394.49:476.74:12-1.23:351.95:137:10New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:224.510:366.34:54-1.14:301.85:147:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:084.75:36-0.75:311.85:157:08Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 22% 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 (22% 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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