34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

65°
H 75°
L 63°
NE
1mph
Low tide
5:35 am

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 43m at 5:35 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1855

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:545.39:213.81:532.02:58-0.66:356:01Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:265.39:403.92:231.73:21-0.56:336:02Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:575.310:014.12:541.53:43-0.46:326:03Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:285.010:234.23:271.34:05-0.26:316:04Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:014.710:454.44:031.14:260.26:296:05Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:374.311:094.54:421.04:480.66:286:05Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:193.711:364.75:270.95:081.06:276:06Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:123.26:200.95:281.56:256:07Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:094.71:342.67:290.85:442.06:246:08Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:534.89:050.66:236:09Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:004.810:410.26:216:10Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:324.97:143.211:47-0.410:262.86:206:10Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:545.27:333.512:39-0.96:196:11Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:005.67:583.91:23-1.26:176:12Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:575.98:264.312:491.82:02-1.46:166:13Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:486.18:554.61:411.22:38-1.36:156:14New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:365.99:265.02:290.73:13-1.06:136:14New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:235.69:595.33:170.33:45-0.66:126:15New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:125.010:325.44:060.04:170.06:116:16New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:034.311:065.44:57-0.14:480.76:096:17Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:013.65:510.05:171.46:086:17Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:143.06:510.25:442.06:066:18Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:224.93:192.78:070.46:072.66:056:19First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:134.69:440.46:046:20First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:314.37:123.311:060.310:283.16:026:21First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:064.27:293.512:050.16:016:21First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:194.37:463.712:48-0.15:596:22Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:134.58:013.812:332.41:22-0.25:586:23Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:564.78:164.01:082.01:50-0.25:576:24Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:334.88:334.21:401.62:14-0.15:556:24Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:084.88:514.52:101.22:350.05:546:25Full 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 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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