34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H -°
L 61°
W
9mph
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 48m 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 - Apr 1856

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:025.37:354.212:022.11:06-0.95:526:27Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:575.58:024.712:551.41:42-0.95:506:27Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:495.58:305.21:450.72:16-0.75:496:28New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:395.39:015.72:330.02:48-0.35:476:29New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:304.99:346.03:22-0.53:210.25:466:30New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:244.410:096.14:12-0.83:540.85:456:30New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:243.810:475.95:05-0.94:271.45:436:31Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:343.36:03-0.75:012.05:426:32Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:083.07:08-0.55:402.65:416:33Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:205.24:353.18:28-0.26:393.05:396:33First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:284.75:563.49:55-0.19:193.25:386:34First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:024.46:333.711:05-0.111:082.85:376:35First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:304.37:003.911:58-0.15:366:36First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:374.37:214.112:072.312:380.05:346:36Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:294.47:394.312:501.81:100.15:336:37Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:124.47:564.51:261.41:360.35:326:38Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:504.38:144.71:581.01:570.55:316:39Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:274.28:325.02:290.62:170.85:296:40Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:034.08:525.23:000.32:361.15:286:40Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:413.89:125.33:330.02:561.45:276:41Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:233.59:345.44:09-0.13:171.85:266:42Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:123.310:005.44:48-0.23:362.15:246:43Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:123.05:33-0.23:542.45:236:43Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:332.86:26-0.14:042.75:226:44Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:30-0.15:216:45Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:074.98:47-0.15:206:46Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:274.75:393.59:58-0.29:203.15:196:47Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:084.55:573.910:54-0.310:562.55:186:47Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:344.56:214.411:39-0.311:591.75:176:48Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:444.66:494.912:19-0.25:166:49Waning Crescent30Wed
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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