34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

81°
H 84°
L 65°
SSW
7mph
Low tide
4:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 31m at 4:28 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:524.06:445.91:200.012:342.45:386:32Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:124.37:276.11:50-0.21:182.05:396:30Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:364.78:096.12:19-0.32:011.55:406:29New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:035.08:536.02:48-0.22:461.05:416:27New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:325.49:395.63:180.03:330.75:416:26New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:055.710:295.13:500.44:240.45:426:25Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:426.011:264.54:220.95:200.35:436:23Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:246.04:571.56:240.35:436:22Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:353.812:135.95:352.07:390.45:446:21Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:063.41:155.76:222.69:110.45:456:19First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:103.32:345.57:353.010:350.25:466:18First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:433.64:015.59:383.111:400.05:466:16First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:344.05:145.611:122.85:476:15Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:104.36:135.712:31-0.112:152.45:486:14Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:404.67:035.71:13-0.11:041.95:486:12Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:064.87:475.61:490.01:461.55:496:11Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:315.08:255.42:190.22:231.25:506:09Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:545.29:025.12:450.52:581.05:516:08Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:175.39:384.73:080.93:320.95:516:06Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:405.310:164.43:291.34:080.85:526:05Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:045.310:574.03:511.74:450.85:536:04Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:295.311:463.64:122.05:280.95:536:02Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:575.24:332.46:181.15:546:01Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:523.311:32 AM5.04:492.87:231.25:555:59Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:194.88:541.25:565:58Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:334.610:181.05:565:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:303.53:124.68:533.511:130.85:575:55Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:293.84:304.810:403.111:540.55:585:54Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:414.15:295.111:372.65:595:52Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:004.46:215.312:290.312:232.05:595:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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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