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 Friday, September 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:44 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 43m 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 - Apr 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:215.04:473.29:23-0.28:232.85:526:26Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:484.75:513.510:39-0.210:312.65:506:27Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:174.56:323.811:38-0.211:462.15:496:28Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:284.57:034.112:25-0.15:486:29Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:264.57:284.412:391.71:030.05:466:29Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:134.47:504.61:221.21:330.25:456:30Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:544.38:114.81:580.81:590.55:446:31Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:314.28:325.02:300.52:210.85:426:32New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:074.08:545.13:010.22:421.15:416:32New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:433.89:165.23:330.13:031.45:406:33New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:223.69:395.24:060.03:251.75:386:34New Moon11Thu
12Fri11:053.310:055.24:430.03:471.95:376:35Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:573.110:365.15:250.04:092.25:366:36Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:032.86:130.24:272.55:356:36Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:100.35:336:37Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:014.78:210.35:326:38First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:094.45:223.29:350.38:433.05:316:39First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:414.35:413.610:330.110:312.55:306:39First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:104.36:044.011:190.111:361.85:286:40First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:214.46:314.611:590.15:276:41Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:234.57:015.212:301.012:370.25:266:42Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:214.57:345.71:200.21:130.45:256:43Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:164.58:086.22:08-0.51:500.75:246:43Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:094.38:456.52:56-1.12:271.05:226:44Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:044.19:256.63:45-1.43:061.45:216:45Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:033.810:086.44:37-1.53:471.85:206:46Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:063.65:31-1.34:332.15:196:46Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:173.46:30-1.05:272.55:186:47Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:393.47:32-0.66:392.75:176:48Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:544.93:593.68:41-0.38:272.85:166:49Third Quarter30Tue
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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