34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

75°
H 77°
L 62°
SSE
9mph
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 6h 57m 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 - Oct 1851

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:413.62:155.07:473.010:050.66:005:50First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:203.83:404.89:503.211:130.56:005:49First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:194.14:544.911:162.96:015:48First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:564.35:535.012:060.412:122.66:025:46Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:244.56:415.112:490.412:542.26:035:45Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:474.77:215.11:230.41:281.96:035:44Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:084.87:575.11:520.51:591.56:045:42Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:295.08:315.02:170.72:281.36:055:41Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:515.19:044.82:400.92:591.06:065:39Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:135.29:394.63:031.13:310.86:075:38Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:365.310:174.43:261.44:060.76:075:37Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:005.411:014.03:511.74:460.76:085:36Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:285.311:563.74:162.15:300.76:095:34Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:005.34:422.56:240.76:105:33Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:073.411:42 AM5.15:122.87:290.86:115:32Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:513.312:404.96:003.18:510.76:115:30Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:373.62:034.87:453.410:080.56:125:29Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:273.93:374.99:513.211:060.26:135:28Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:014.34:535.111:082.611:540.06:145:27Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:334.75:565.312:052.06:155:26Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:055.26:535.512:37-0.112:561.26:165:24Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:375.67:465.51:160.01:440.66:165:23Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:116.08:375.41:540.22:310.06:175:22New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:456.39:295.12:310.63:18-0.46:185:21New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:216.410:234.73:071.04:07-0.66:195:20New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:596.411:224.33:441.54:59-0.66:205:19Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:396.14:232.15:54-0.46:215:18Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:294.011:23 AM5.75:072.66:54-0.16:225:17Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:493.812:155.26:003.08:020.26:235:16Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:313.81:224.77:203.39:180.46:245:15First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:524.02:494.49:353.310:250.66:245:14First Quarter31Fri
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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