34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

66°
H 74°
L 61°
ENE
3mph
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 1h 29m 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 - Apr 1855

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:424.79:104.72:420.82:560.25:536:26Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:174.59:314.93:160.53:170.55:516:27Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:554.29:535.13:520.33:390.95:506:27Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:383.810:185.24:320.14:011.35:486:28Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:303.410:485.35:170.04:231.75:476:29Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:373.06:110.04:442.15:466:30Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:172.77:170.05:022.55:446:31Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:175.18:420.05:436:31Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:314.96:083.210:08-0.28:413.15:426:32Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:124.86:273.611:13-0.510:472.75:406:33Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:404.96:524.012:04-0.75:396:34Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:495.17:194.412:48-0.85:386:34Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:485.27:474.912:531.31:26-0.75:376:35Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:415.18:175.31:420.62:00-0.45:356:36Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:314.98:475.72:290.02:330.05:346:37New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:204.69:175.93:14-0.43:040.55:336:37New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:114.29:485.93:59-0.63:331.15:316:38New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:053.710:205.74:46-0.74:021.65:306:39Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:073.35:35-0.54:312.25:296:40Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:253.06:28-0.34:582.65:286:41Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:310.05:276:41Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:174.68:490.35:256:42First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:264.26:163.510:070.310:063.25:246:43First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:083.96:353.711:060.311:232.85:236:44First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:323.96:513.911:500.35:226:44First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:334.07:064.112:102.312:250.35:216:45Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:234.17:234.412:471.812:530.45:206:46Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:074.27:414.71:211.31:180.55:196:47Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:494.18:015.11:540.81:410.75:176:48Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:304.18:225.42:280.32:041.05:166:48Full Moon30Mon
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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