34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H 74°
L 62°
SE
6mph
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 1h 57m 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 - Jan 1852

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:214.86:233.012:341.17:125:06Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:545.17:243.11:130.57:125:07Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:265.58:113.31:490.07:125:08Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:005.88:523.412:302.22:23-0.57:135:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:356.19:303.61:102.22:59-0.97:135:09Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:116.310:103.71:502.23:35-1.27:135:10Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:506.510:513.72:322.24:14-1.47:135:11Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:316.411:353.83:162.24:55-1.47:135:12Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:156.24:052.25:37-1.27:135:13Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:203.911:04 AM5.75:022.26:20-0.97:135:13Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:074.111:59 AM5.16:082.27:05-0.47:135:14Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:594.31:054.37:282.17:520.27:125:15Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:534.62:303.69:081.88:460.77:125:16Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:485.04:133.210:411.29:451.37:125:17Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:405.45:503.111:540.410:441.77:125:18Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:305.77:103.312:52-0.27:125:19Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:176.08:103.51:42-0.87:115:20Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:026.28:563.612:352.12:25-1.17:115:21Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:446.29:363.71:242.23:05-1.27:115:22New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:246.210:133.82:082.23:42-1.27:105:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:016.010:483.82:492.14:18-1.17:105:24New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:375.811:233.83:272.14:51-0.87:095:25New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:125.411:583.84:072.15:23-0.57:095:26Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:475.04:492.25:54-0.27:095:27Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:333.811:23 AM4.45:352.26:240.37:085:28Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:113.912:043.96:302.36:550.77:075:29Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:523.912:563.37:422.27:281.27:075:30First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:384.02:272.79:282.08:081.77:065:31First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:294.24:402.511:031.59:042.07:065:32First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:194.56:262.712:031.07:055:33First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:064.87:292.912:490.37:045:34Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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