34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H -°
L 65°
E
3mph
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 2h 25m 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 - Aug 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:014.19:006.03:37-0.62:502.25:167:07Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:274.29:335.74:05-0.43:272.15:177:06Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:534.310:065.34:31-0.14:052.05:177:05Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:204.410:404.84:550.34:462.05:187:04Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:484.511:164.35:190.75:312.05:197:03Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:174.65:411.16:242.05:207:02Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:494.66:031.67:302.05:207:01Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:593.21:284.76:232.19:091.85:217:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:592.72:224.86:372.510:481.45:226:59Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:315.011:520.95:236:58Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:375.45:236:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:463.45:345.812:390.310:56 AM3.05:246:56Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:033.66:266.21:19-0.212:002.75:256:55Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:263.97:146.61:55-0.612:542.45:266:54Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:534.28:016.82:30-0.91:451.95:266:52New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:234.68:466.73:04-1.02:351.55:276:51New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:554.99:336.33:38-0.83:251.25:286:50New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:305.310:235.74:12-0.54:200.95:296:49Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:085.611:185.04:460.15:180.85:296:48Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:495.75:210.76:230.85:306:47Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:224.212:365.85:571.47:400.85:316:45First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:433.51:315.76:362.19:130.75:316:44First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:443.12:405.67:272.710:430.45:326:43First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:543.33:595.59:053.111:530.15:336:42First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:023.75:105.610:533.15:346:40Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:403.96:095.712:47-0.112:032.85:346:39Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:094.16:585.81:30-0.212:542.55:356:38Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:324.27:385.82:06-0.21:342.25:366:36Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:534.48:135.72:35-0.12:092.05:376:35Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:144.58:465.63:010.12:421.75:376:34Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:354.79:185.33:230.33:141.55:386:33Full Moon31Fri
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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