34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

75°
H 76°
L 62°
SSE
8mph
High tide
12:27 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 7:46 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 12:27 pm (5.3 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 - Nov 1851

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:404.34:154.311:032.911:180.66:255:13First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:144.55:214.311:582.56:265:12First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:404.76:144.312:000.712:392.06:275:11Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:034.97:004.412:340.81:141.56:285:10Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:245.17:404.41:031.01:461.16:295:09Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:465.38:184.31:291.12:160.76:305:08Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:095.58:554.21:541.42:470.46:315:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:335.79:354.12:191.63:200.26:325:06Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:585.810:184.02:451.93:560.06:335:06Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:255.811:073.83:122.14:36-0.16:345:05Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:565.83:412.45:20-0.16:355:04Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:053.610:32 AM5.74:142.76:110.06:365:03Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:133.511:17 AM5.44:573.07:080.16:375:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:353.612:165.16:053.28:140.26:385:02Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:513.81:344.87:483.39:230.26:395:01Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:414.23:084.59:452.910:220.26:405:01Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:204.64:334.511:042.311:130.36:415:00Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:555.15:444.512:031.56:425:00Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:305.66:474.612:550.76:424:59Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:056.17:454.612:390.61:430.06:434:59Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:416.48:384.51:190.92:29-0.66:444:58New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:176.79:314.41:571.33:15-0.96:454:58New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:536.710:254.22:351.74:01-1.16:464:57New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:316.511:224.03:142.04:48-1.06:474:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:096.23:542.45:36-0.86:484:57Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:223.910:51 AM5.74:392.86:27-0.46:494:56Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:293.811:37 AM5.25:333.07:200.06:504:56Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:443.812:314.66:453.28:190.36:514:56First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:544.01:424.18:373.29:200.66:524:56First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:444.23:123.710:262.910:140.86:534:56First Quarter30Sun
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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