34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H -°
L 65°
SE
4mph
High tide
10:31 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 : 4:44 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 19m at 10:31 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:315.22:252.88:400.87:201.67:035:36Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:315.34:362.610:190.48:212.17:025:37Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:425.46:342.911:38-0.19:572.57:015:38Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:515.57:353.212:39-0.67:015:39Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:535.78:133.51:28-0.97:005:40Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:475.98:443.712:332.32:09-1.16:595:41Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:345.99:113.91:252.02:45-1.16:585:41Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:145.89:374.02:081.83:17-1.06:575:42New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:515.710:034.22:471.63:45-0.86:565:43New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:265.310:294.33:231.44:11-0.56:555:44New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:594.910:554.44:001.34:34-0.16:545:45Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:334.411:214.44:381.34:570.36:535:46Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:093.911:494.45:201.35:180.86:525:47Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:503.36:071.35:381.36:515:48Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:184.412:432.87:061.45:541.76:505:49Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:544.42:322.38:331.45:532.16:495:50First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:454.410:281.16:485:51First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:004.411:410.66:475:52First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:194.67:503.012:290.16:465:53First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:215.07:573.31:06-0.46:455:54Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:135.48:133.51:39-0.76:445:55Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:005.88:353.912:472.02:11-1.06:425:56Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:456.09:004.31:341.52:42-1.16:415:56Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:296.09:294.72:201.03:13-1.06:405:57Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:135.810:015.03:070.63:44-0.86:395:58Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:005.310:355.33:570.24:17-0.36:385:59Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:524.711:145.54:500.04:500.26:366:00Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:503.911:575.55:490.05:250.96:356:01Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 1% 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 (1% 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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