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 43m 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 - Oct 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:224.97:105.51:010.21:081.36:005:50Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:495.47:585.51:320.31:520.76:015:48New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:185.98:465.32:030.52:380.16:025:47New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:506.39:375.02:360.83:25-0.36:025:45New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:256.510:324.63:101.24:16-0.66:035:44New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:046.611:344.13:451.65:12-0.66:045:43Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:496.44:252.16:13-0.46:055:41Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:483.811:42 AM6.15:112.67:23-0.26:055:40Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:183.612:485.66:123.08:430.06:065:39First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:013.72:115.27:503.210:010.16:075:37First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:104.03:425.09:573.011:030.26:085:36First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:554.44:594.911:182.511:530.36:095:35Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:304.76:014.912:152.06:095:34Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:595.06:534.812:330.51:021.56:105:32Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:245.27:384.71:070.71:411.06:115:31Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:485.48:194.51:351.02:160.76:125:30Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:115.68:574.31:591.42:490.56:135:29Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:335.79:354.12:211.73:210.36:145:27Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:565.710:153.92:432.03:540.26:145:26Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:205.710:593.73:062.34:300.36:155:25Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:465.611:523.53:292.55:100.36:165:24Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:155.43:522.85:570.56:175:23Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:593.310:51 AM5.24:143.06:510.66:185:21Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:374.97:560.76:195:20Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:424.69:060.76:205:19Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:013.72:114.48:363.410:050.76:205:18Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:204.03:444.410:213.010:510.66:215:17Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:414.44:584.511:222.311:300.76:225:16Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:064.96:004.512:121.56:235:15Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:345.56:584.612:070.812:590.76:245:14Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:056.17:534.612:431.01:45-0.16:255:13Waning Crescent31Thu
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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