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 53m 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 - Nov 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:406.68:464.51:191.22:32-0.76:265:12New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:176.99:404.41:571.53:20-1.16:275:11New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:567.010:374.22:361.84:10-1.36:285:10New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:396.911:404.03:182.15:04-1.26:295:09Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:276.64:052.56:01-1.06:305:08Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:483.911:21 AM6.15:002.87:01-0.66:315:08Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:023.812:255.56:133.08:06-0.26:325:07First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:184.01:404.97:513.19:120.26:325:06First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:204.33:094.49:462.810:120.56:335:05First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:064.64:324.111:072.211:010.86:345:04First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:424.95:444.012:071.66:355:04Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:135.26:443.912:541.16:365:03Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:415.47:363.812:171.51:340.66:375:02Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:075.68:203.812:471.82:080.36:385:02Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:325.89:003.81:132.02:400.06:395:01Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:585.99:393.71:392.33:12-0.26:405:01Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:255.910:203.62:062.43:45-0.36:415:00Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:525.911:033.62:352.64:20-0.36:424:59Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:225.811:523.53:042.74:58-0.26:434:59Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:555.63:362.95:39-0.16:444:58Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:453.410:32 AM5.44:133.06:230.06:454:58Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:423.511:16 AM5.15:063.17:090.26:464:58Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:403.612:114.76:253.27:590.46:474:57Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:293.91:244.28:083.18:510.66:484:57Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:074.32:593.89:542.69:410.86:494:57Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:414.84:313.711:061.810:281.16:504:56Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:155.35:493.712:030.96:514:56Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:525.96:573.812:530.06:514:56Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:306.57:583.91:42-0.76:524:56Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:126.98:524.012:421.82:29-1.36:534:56New Moon30Sat
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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