34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H 76°
L 63°
SE
5mph
High tide
11:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 6:49 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 11:56 am (5.5 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 - Sep 1854

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:173.34:225.79:323.15:386:32First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:073.75:296.112:12-0.111:03 AM2.95:396:31Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:424.06:286.51:02-0.612:112.65:406:29Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:154.37:216.71:46-0.91:082.15:406:28Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:474.68:106.72:27-1.01:591.75:416:26Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:194.98:576.53:04-0.92:471.35:426:25Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:525.19:436.03:39-0.53:351.05:436:24Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:275.310:305.44:130.04:240.95:436:22Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:015.411:214.74:460.65:160.95:446:21Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:375.35:171.26:131.05:456:20Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:204.012:155.25:471.97:181.15:456:18Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:373.412:585.06:172.58:451.25:466:17Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:563.21:564.86:513.010:201.15:476:15Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:263.53:184.78:263.411:310.85:476:14Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:093.74:364.810:493.45:486:13Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:333.95:365.012:220.611:52 AM3.15:496:11Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:514.16:245.21:020.412:342.85:506:10Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:084.27:035.41:340.21:072.45:506:08Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:264.47:395.62:020.11:392.15:516:07Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:454.58:145.62:270.12:111.75:526:05New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:054.88:485.52:500.22:451.45:526:04New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:275.09:245.23:140.43:211.15:536:03New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:515.210:044.93:380.74:010.95:546:01New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:175.410:504.44:021.14:460.85:556:00Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:465.511:473.94:281.65:380.75:555:58Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:225.64:552.16:390.75:565:57Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:023.412:075.55:242.57:570.65:575:56First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:583.21:105.46:033.09:310.55:585:54First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:153.42:385.37:373.310:490.15:585:53First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:103.84:095.49:593.311:48-0.25:595:51First Quarter30Sat
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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