34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

67°
H 79°
L 64°
ENE
2mph
Low tide
4:44 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 43m at 4:44 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:58 am (5.5 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 - Jun 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:213.67:266.52:03-0.812:551.94:537:12Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:153.68:066.62:48-1.21:382.24:537:13Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:063.68:466.53:32-1.32:212.34:537:14Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:563.69:256.34:16-1.33:042.54:537:14Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:453.610:065.94:59-1.13:472.64:537:15Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:333.65:42-0.84:352.74:527:15Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:213.66:23-0.55:302.84:527:16Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:113.77:04-0.16:352.94:527:16Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:174.42:593.97:450.38:002.84:527:17Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:143.83:424.18:270.79:472.64:527:17Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:333.34:194.49:091.211:062.04:527:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:083.04:524.79:511.54:527:18Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:352.95:245.012:021.510:31 AM1.84:527:18Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:513.05:565.412:470.911:10 AM2.14:527:19Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:493.16:305.71:260.311:50 AM2.34:527:19Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:363.37:066.02:03-0.212:312.44:527:19Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:173.47:446.32:40-0.61:132.54:527:20New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:573.58:236.53:17-1.01:562.54:527:20New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:383.69:046.63:57-1.22:412.54:537:20New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:203.79:486.54:37-1.33:302.54:537:20New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:033.85:19-1.24:252.54:537:21Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:484.06:00-1.05:292.44:537:21Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:334.36:42-0.66:432.34:537:21Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:264.92:224.77:25-0.18:122.14:547:21First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:384.13:125.08:100.59:491.64:547:21First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:113.44:015.58:591.111:110.94:547:21First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:533.14:505.89:531.74:557:21Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:283.15:386.112:170.210:48 AM2.14:557:21Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:443.36:256.41:13-0.411:43 AM2.44:567:21Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:393.57:116.52:01-0.812:372.54:567:21Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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