34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H -°
L 63°
WSW
5mph
High tide
11:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:10 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m 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 - Oct 1858

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:214.04:385.510:443.06:005:50Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:494.45:455.612:03-0.311:52 AM2.46:015:49Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:174.86:425.712:46-0.312:461.86:015:47Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:445.27:335.61:23-0.11:341.26:025:46Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:115.58:195.31:560.22:180.76:035:44New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:385.89:045.02:250.63:000.36:045:43New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:055.99:494.62:511.13:410.16:045:42New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:315.910:364.13:161.64:220.16:055:40New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:575.811:303.73:392.05:060.26:065:39Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:245.64:012.55:540.46:075:38Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:353.410:54 AM5.34:192.96:500.76:085:36Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:315.08:030.96:085:35Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:264.69:300.96:095:34First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:054.410:370.86:105:33First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:283.93:494.410:363.511:250.76:115:31First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:354.14:574.511:313.06:125:30First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:464.35:494.612:010.612:102.56:125:29Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:014.66:354.712:310.612:461.96:135:28Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:195.07:194.812:570.61:221.36:145:26Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:405.48:024.71:230.81:580.76:155:25Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:035.88:474.61:491.12:370.26:165:24Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:306.29:344.42:151.43:19-0.36:175:23Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:006.410:284.12:441.84:04-0.56:185:22Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:346.511:303.73:142.14:55-0.66:185:21Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:156.53:482.55:53-0.66:195:20Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:453.511:04 AM6.24:272.96:59-0.46:205:18Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:193.512:055.85:253.28:14-0.26:215:17Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:583.71:245.47:043.49:29-0.16:225:16Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:544.02:585.09:193.210:320.06:235:15Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:334.44:244.910:522.611:230.16:245:14Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:064.95:354.811:561.96:255:13Waning Crescent31Sun
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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