34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

77°
H 79°
L 62°
S
7mph
High tide
11:27 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 : 5:59 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 11:27 am (5.6 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 - Jan 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:424.012:214.56:422.57:270.17:125:07First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:274.41:353.88:152.28:100.67:125:07First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:144.83:193.19:591.68:591.27:135:08First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:025.35:102.911:210.89:541.77:135:09First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:505.76:473.012:25-0.17:135:10Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:396.17:583.31:20-0.87:135:11Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:286.48:503.52:07-1.37:135:11Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:166.69:333.612:492.42:52-1.67:135:12Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:036.710:133.71:422.43:33-1.67:135:13Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:476.610:513.82:312.34:13-1.57:135:14Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:296.311:293.83:182.24:51-1.37:125:15Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:095.94:042.25:27-0.97:125:16Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:063.910:50 AM5.34:532.26:00-0.47:125:17Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:434.011:30 AM4.65:462.26:300.17:125:18Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:214.012:143.96:462.26:570.77:125:19Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:004.11:093.28:052.27:241.27:115:20Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:434.32:432.69:521.97:521.87:115:21Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:294.45:102.411:191.48:282.27:115:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:174.67:342.612:190.87:105:23Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:034.98:192.91:030.37:105:24Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:485.28:443.11:41-0.27:105:25Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:325.59:063.32:15-0.67:095:26Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:135.89:293.412:432.72:48-1.07:095:27Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:526.19:543.51:282.53:20-1.27:085:28New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:306.310:233.72:112.23:53-1.47:085:29New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:096.310:543.92:542.04:25-1.37:075:30New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:496.011:264.13:391.84:58-1.17:065:31Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:325.64:301.75:31-0.77:065:32Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:014.411:21 AM4.95:281.56:03-0.27:055:33Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:394.612:184.06:351.46:370.57:045:34Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:224.91:353.27:581.27:121.27:045:35First Quarter31Sat
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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