34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

78°
H 80°
L 62°
SW
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 2h 48m 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 - Aug 1856

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:414.09:306.04:11-0.73:212.35:167:07New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:104.110:055.74:41-0.44:012.35:177:06New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:404.210:405.25:09-0.14:432.25:177:05Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:094.35:350.35:302.25:187:04Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:394.35:590.86:232.25:197:03Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:114.46:221.37:282.25:207:02Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:513.41:484.56:431.89:032.05:207:01First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:232.92:354.77:042.310:421.65:217:00First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:082.83:344.87:212.711:491.15:226:59First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:345.15:236:58First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:593.35:295.512:390.510:39 AM3.15:236:57Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:173.56:196.01:200.011:45 AM3.05:246:56Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:383.77:066.41:57-0.512:402.75:256:55Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:023.97:506.72:32-0.81:292.45:266:54Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:304.28:346.83:07-1.02:162.15:266:53Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:014.49:186.63:41-1.03:051.75:276:51Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:344.710:046.24:16-0.83:561.55:286:50Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:105.110:555.54:50-0.44:531.35:286:49Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:495.311:534.75:240.25:561.15:296:48Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:315.55:590.97:081.15:306:47Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:053.91:205.66:361.68:370.95:316:45Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:463.32:195.67:192.310:150.65:316:44Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:073.23:315.68:252.911:340.25:326:43Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:503.54:435.710:123.15:336:42Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:403.85:475.912:35-0.211:37 AM3.05:346:40Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:144.06:426.01:24-0.412:382.85:346:39Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:414.27:276.12:04-0.51:242.55:356:38Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:054.38:076.02:39-0.42:032.25:366:37New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:284.48:425.93:08-0.32:382.05:366:35New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:504.59:155.63:34-0.13:111.85:376:34New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:134.69:475.33:570.23:461.75:386:33New Moon31Sun
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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