34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H -°
L 74°
NNE
4mph
Low tide
3:45 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 14m at 3:45 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:444.98:163.712:422.11:51-0.26:346:01Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:225.18:353.91:191.82:17-0.36:336:02Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:575.28:564.21:541.52:41-0.36:326:03Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:315.19:194.42:281.13:04-0.26:316:04Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:055.09:434.63:030.93:280.06:296:05Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:424.710:104.83:400.63:530.26:286:05Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:224.410:395.04:220.54:200.66:276:06Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:083.911:135.15:080.44:481.06:256:07Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:033.46:010.45:191.46:246:08Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:162.97:060.45:551.86:236:09Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:455.03:032.78:290.46:472.26:216:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:544.94:562.910:000.18:272.56:206:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:224.96:033.211:12-0.210:242.46:196:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:435.16:453.712:08-0.56:176:12Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:505.37:214.112:54-0.86:166:13Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:475.57:544.512:431.41:35-0.86:156:14Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:395.58:264.91:350.82:12-0.76:136:14Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:265.38:585.22:220.42:46-0.46:126:15New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:115.09:305.43:060.03:180.06:106:16New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:564.610:025.43:50-0.13:490.46:096:17New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:424.210:355.34:34-0.14:190.96:086:18Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:313.711:095.15:200.04:491.46:066:18Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:283.26:090.25:181.96:056:19Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:412.97:070.55:502.36:046:20Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:304.53:472.78:220.76:322.66:026:21First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:294.25:453.09:520.78:192.96:016:21First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:574.06:253.211:020.610:372.75:596:22First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:214.06:483.511:510.411:412.35:586:23First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:234.27:073.712:290.35:576:24Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:144.47:264.012:251.91:000.25:556:24Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:574.57:464.31:031.51:280.25:546:25Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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