34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

69°
H 73°
L 63°
E
3mph
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 6h 09m 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 - Jul 1852

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:073.98:566.73:37-1.32:352.34:567:21Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:553.99:386.44:20-1.33:212.44:577:21Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:433.910:206.05:03-1.14:082.54:577:21Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:293.95:45-0.74:592.64:587:21Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:164.06:26-0.35:562.74:587:21Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:054.07:060.17:032.84:597:21Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:374.32:544.27:470.68:322.74:597:21Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:393.73:414.48:301.110:122.45:007:20Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:063.34:234.69:161.511:251.95:007:20Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:423.05:014.910:031.85:017:20Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:073.05:375.212:191.410:48 AM2.15:027:19Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:153.26:125.51:020.811:30 AM2.35:027:19Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:043.36:475.81:400.312:132.45:037:19Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:443.57:226.02:15-0.112:542.55:037:18Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:203.67:596.32:49-0.41:352.55:047:18New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:573.78:366.43:24-0.72:162.55:057:17New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:343.89:156.54:00-0.92:592.45:057:17New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:133.99:576.34:38-0.93:452.45:067:16New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:544.110:426.05:16-0.84:372.35:077:16Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:374.35:56-0.65:382.35:077:15Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:234.56:36-0.26:492.25:087:15Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:324.82:134.87:190.38:152.05:097:14First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:464.03:065.18:070.99:521.65:097:14First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:233.54:015.59:021.511:130.95:107:13First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:043.34:545.910:031.95:117:12Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:323.45:456.212:180.211:04 AM2.25:117:11Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:403.66:356.41:13-0.412:032.35:127:11Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:303.87:226.62:01-0.812:582.45:137:10Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:124.08:066.62:43-1.01:472.35:147:09Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:504.18:476.53:23-1.02:322.35:147:08Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:274.29:266.24:01-0.93:142.25:157:08Full Moon31Sat
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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