34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

78°
H -°
L 63°
SW
9mph
Low tide
6:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 08m at 6:49 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:58 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 1854

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:216.54:072.35:47-1.57:125:06Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:304.011:13 AM5.95:082.36:34-1.07:125:07Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:224.112:095.16:172.47:20-0.47:125:08Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:154.31:124.37:392.48:080.27:135:09First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:094.52:333.59:222.18:580.87:135:10First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:004.74:133.010:541.69:491.47:135:10First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:454.95:542.912:041.07:135:11First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:255.17:183.012:570.57:135:12Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:035.38:153.21:390.07:135:13Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:395.58:563.312:082.42:15-0.37:135:14Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:135.69:293.412:482.52:47-0.57:125:15Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:475.79:593.41:262.53:18-0.77:125:16Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:205.810:293.52:012.53:49-0.87:125:17Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:525.811:003.52:362.54:20-0.87:125:18Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:245.811:333.53:122.44:51-0.87:125:19Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:575.63:502.45:22-0.67:115:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:063.610:33 AM5.34:332.45:53-0.47:115:20Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:413.711:13 AM4.85:242.46:25-0.17:115:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:173.912:004.26:262.36:580.47:105:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:574.11:033.67:452.27:340.97:105:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:424.42:393.09:271.78:181.47:105:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:324.84:412.710:561.09:171.87:095:25Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:245.36:222.912:020.27:095:26Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:175.87:333.212:57-0.67:085:27Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:106.28:233.51:46-1.37:085:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:026.69:053.712:322.22:31-1.77:075:29Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:526.89:453.91:292.13:15-1.97:075:30New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:406.810:244.12:221.93:56-1.97:065:31New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:266.611:044.23:131.74:37-1.77:055:32New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:136.111:444.34:041.65:16-1.27:055:33Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:005.54:591.65:54-0.77:045:34Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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