34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

79°
H -°
L 60°
WSW
8mph
Low tide
5:59 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 5:59 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 1856

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:503.77:556.72:30-1.01:291.84:537:12New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:463.78:346.73:16-1.32:092.24:537:13New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:433.69:146.64:03-1.42:512.44:537:14New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:403.69:556.24:50-1.33:342.64:537:14Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:383.55:38-1.14:222.84:527:15Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:373.66:25-0.75:193.04:527:15Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:383.67:13-0.46:283.14:527:16Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:174.73:333.88:020.07:593.14:527:16First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:174.24:164.08:510.49:472.84:527:17First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:333.74:494.39:370.811:042.34:527:17First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:593.35:184.610:171.24:527:17First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:183.15:444.912:011.710:52 AM1.54:527:18Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:303.16:105.212:461.111:24 AM1.84:527:18Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:313.26:385.51:250.611:56 AM2.14:527:19Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:223.27:085.82:010.112:302.34:527:19Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:083.37:396.02:37-0.41:052.54:527:19Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:513.48:146.23:13-0.71:422.64:527:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:353.48:516.33:52-0.92:212.74:527:20Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:213.59:316.34:33-1.13:032.74:537:20Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:073.55:15-1.13:512.84:537:20Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:543.65:59-1.04:502.84:537:21Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:413.86:43-0.86:022.84:537:21Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:294.27:28-0.47:282.74:537:21Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:044.63:164.68:140.09:092.34:547:21Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:283.94:015.19:030.610:411.64:547:21Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:063.44:445.69:521.111:520.74:547:21Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:393.25:276.010:401.64:557:21Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:043.36:116.412:510.011:29 AM2.04:557:21Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:123.46:556.61:43-0.612:192.34:567:21Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:073.67:386.72:30-1.11:092.54:567:21New 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 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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