34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

78°
H 79°
L 61°
SSW
6mph
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 5h 03m 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 - Nov 1856

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:033.410:07 AM5.63:312.96:060.26:265:12Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:233.210:44 AM5.43:393.17:050.36:275:11Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:355.18:150.46:285:10Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:484.89:260.36:295:09First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:193.82:284.68:523.510:220.26:305:08First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:334.24:014.610:352.911:070.26:315:07First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:544.75:154.611:372.111:470.36:325:07Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:205.26:194.712:291.26:335:06Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:495.87:194.612:240.51:180.46:345:05Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:216.38:164.51:000.82:06-0.46:355:04Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:556.89:114.31:361.22:53-1.06:365:04Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:317.010:094.12:121.73:42-1.36:365:03Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:097.011:123.92:492.14:33-1.36:375:02Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:516.83:292.55:27-1.16:385:02Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:203.710:36 AM6.34:132.96:24-0.86:395:01Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:373.711:28 AM5.75:093.27:26-0.46:405:00Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:053.712:315.16:273.48:320.06:415:00Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:154.01:474.68:253.49:360.36:424:59Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:004.23:164.110:163.010:290.56:434:59Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:344.54:363.911:252.411:120.86:444:58Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:014.85:423.812:161.86:454:58Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:245.06:393.712:581.36:464:58Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:465.37:303.712:141.41:340.86:474:57Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:085.58:143.712:391.72:070.36:484:57Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:305.78:573.61:042.02:390.06:494:57New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:545.99:393.61:292.33:12-0.36:504:56New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:206.010:243.51:562.53:47-0.46:514:56New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:486.011:133.42:232.74:26-0.56:524:56New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:206.02:522.85:08-0.56:534:56Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:083.49:56 AM5.93:233.05:54-0.56:534:55Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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