34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

82°
H 83°
L 65°
S
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 4h 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 - Feb 1862

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:335.111:364.64:351.35:09-0.37:035:35Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:154.45:241.35:380.37:025:36Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:114.612:013.76:171.46:050.97:025:37Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:474.512:573.07:211.56:301.47:015:38First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:294.52:282.58:521.56:542.07:005:39First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:224.410:371.26:595:40First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:294.411:500.86:585:41First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:364.67:533.012:400.46:575:42First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:324.88:103.21:170.06:565:43Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:195.18:273.412:002.51:49-0.46:555:44Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:005.48:453.612:462.32:18-0.66:555:45Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:385.69:073.81:272.02:45-0.86:545:46Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:145.79:314.12:051.63:11-0.86:535:47Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:515.79:574.32:451.33:38-0.86:515:48Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:295.510:264.63:261.14:06-0.56:505:49Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:105.110:584.94:110.84:35-0.26:495:50Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:574.511:335.15:020.75:060.36:485:51Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:523.85:590.65:380.86:475:52Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:145.21:013.17:070.66:131.46:465:53Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:055.22:422.78:340.56:571.96:455:54Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:105.24:542.710:110.28:142.46:445:54Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:305.26:253.011:28-0.310:102.56:435:55Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:475.47:133.412:26-0.76:415:56Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:535.67:483.81:14-0.96:405:57Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:495.78:194.112:411.91:55-1.16:395:58Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:385.88:484.41:321.42:31-1.06:385:59Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:215.69:174.62:171.13:03-0.86:376:00New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:025.49:454.82:590.83:32-0.56:356:01New Moon28Fri
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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