34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H -°
L 63°
E
3mph
High tide
11:16 pm

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 : 5:10 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2m at 11:16 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1858

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:443.05:47-0.23:532.75:156:49Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:104.86:360.05:146:50Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:350.25:136:51Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:004.48:420.35:126:52Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:114.15:353.59:450.39:363.15:116:53Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:483.95:453.810:340.310:582.65:106:53Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:143.96:014.211:130.411:511.95:096:54Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:223.96:224.611:460.55:086:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:233.96:465.212:361.212:180.75:076:56Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:193.97:145.71:190.412:511.05:076:56Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:133.97:456.22:02-0.31:241.35:066:57New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:063.98:216.62:47-1.02:001.65:056:58New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:023.79:006.73:34-1.42:381.95:046:59New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:023.69:436.74:25-1.63:192.25:037:00New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:073.55:19-1.64:062.45:037:00Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:163.46:16-1.45:052.75:027:01Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:303.57:17-1.06:232.95:017:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:345.43:393.88:21-0.78:062.85:007:03First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:504.84:324.29:24-0.39:562.45:007:03First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:174.35:144.610:190.011:161.84:597:04First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:403.95:504.911:060.44:597:05Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:543.76:225.312:181.211:46 AM0.94:587:05Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:003.56:515.51:090.612:211.34:577:06Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:573.57:195.71:520.112:511.74:577:07Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:463.47:465.82:30-0.31:182.04:567:08Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:313.48:135.83:06-0.51:462.34:567:08Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:153.38:415.83:40-0.62:142.54:557:09Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:003.39:105.74:15-0.62:432.64:557:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:473.29:415.54:53-0.53:132.84:557:10Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:373.25:32-0.43:472.94:547:11Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:313.26:14-0.34:293.04:547:11Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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