34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H -°
L 62°
W
7mph
High tide
12:04 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:35 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 03m at 12:04 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Mar 1856

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:114.87:543.112:26-0.26:346:02Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:215.28:013.41:08-0.86:326:03Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:195.78:203.712:022.51:46-1.26:316:04Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:116.18:444.012:572.02:21-1.46:306:04Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:596.29:134.41:471.42:55-1.56:286:05New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:466.19:444.82:360.93:29-1.26:276:06New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:335.810:175.23:260.44:02-0.86:266:07New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:235.210:525.44:180.14:35-0.26:246:08Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:184.411:315.55:130.05:080.56:236:09Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:223.66:150.05:411.26:226:09Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:135.41:472.97:260.16:151.96:206:10First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:035.24:142.78:580.16:562.66:196:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:104.96:343.110:340.08:543.06:186:12First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:384.77:183.411:47-0.211:092.96:166:13First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:004.77:463.712:42-0.46:156:13Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:034.98:093.812:182.51:24-0.56:146:14Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:535.08:283.91:042.11:58-0.56:126:15Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:335.18:464.11:401.72:25-0.46:116:16Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:085.09:034.22:121.42:48-0.26:096:17Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:404.99:224.42:421.13:080.06:086:17Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:124.69:414.63:130.93:270.36:076:18Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:454.310:004.73:450.73:450.66:056:19Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:204.010:204.84:200.54:041.06:046:20Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:013.510:424.94:590.54:211.46:036:20Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:503.111:084.85:430.54:351.86:016:21Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:592.76:360.54:402.26:006:22Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:480.65:586:23Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:304.69:270.45:576:23Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:504.510:480.15:566:24Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:374.67:013.411:44-0.310:572.85:546:25Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:584.97:143.812:28-0.75:536:26Waning Crescent31Mon
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 8% 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 (8% 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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