34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H 86°
L 68°
NE
2mph
High tide
10:00 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 3:43 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 24m at 10:00 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 1862

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:564.16:050.05:582.54:567:21Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:344.36:380.37:072.44:577:21Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:304.12:174.67:130.88:342.14:577:21First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:453.53:055.07:541.210:071.64:587:21First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:293.13:555.48:451.611:210.94:587:21First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:123.04:475.99:452.04:597:21Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:363.25:396.312:210.110:49 AM2.24:597:21Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:393.46:316.71:13-0.611:50 AM2.35:007:20Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:283.77:227.02:01-1.112:502.25:007:20Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:124.08:117.12:46-1.51:472.15:017:20Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:544.28:597.03:29-1.62:412.05:017:20Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:374.49:466.64:11-1.53:341.95:027:19Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:194.510:346.04:52-1.14:291.85:037:19Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:024.75:32-0.75:281.95:037:19Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:464.86:10-0.16:321.95:047:18Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:164.51:314.86:470.67:471.95:047:18Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:193.72:204.97:241.29:211.85:057:17Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:463.13:145.08:051.810:501.45:067:17Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:432.94:095.18:572.311:591.05:067:16Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:343.05:005.210:042.65:077:16Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:403.25:485.412:500.611:08 AM2.85:087:15Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:173.46:305.61:310.312:012.85:087:14Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:443.67:095.82:050.012:472.75:097:14Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:083.77:456.02:36-0.21:262.55:107:13Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:323.88:196.03:04-0.32:042.45:117:12New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:583.98:526.03:32-0.42:412.25:117:12New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:254.19:265.83:59-0.43:202.15:127:11New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:544.310:025.54:27-0.34:022.05:137:10Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:244.510:415.14:550.04:501.95:137:10Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:574.711:284.55:230.35:441.95:147:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:334.95:530.86:481.85:157:08Waxing 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 0% 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 (0% 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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