34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

86°
H -°
L 74°
WNW
7mph
High tide
9:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:45 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 9:03 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:375.65:141.26:190.85:386:32Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:264.012:225.45:511.87:271.05:396:31Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:423.51:145.26:312.48:541.15:406:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:363.22:214.97:252.810:231.05:406:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:333.43:404.89:103.111:300.85:416:27Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:343.74:504.910:493.05:426:25Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:093.95:465.112:200.611:49 AM2.85:426:24Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:334.16:315.312:590.512:332.45:436:23Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:544.27:105.41:310.41:092.15:446:21Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:144.47:455.41:580.41:431.85:456:20Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:354.78:195.42:220.42:151.55:456:18New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:584.98:535.22:450.62:491.25:466:17New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:215.19:295.03:080.73:251.05:476:16New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:465.310:074.73:321.04:040.95:476:14New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:135.410:514.33:581.34:470.85:486:13Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:455.511:443.94:251.75:370.85:496:11Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:235.54:552.06:360.85:506:10Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:533.512:115.45:302.47:500.85:506:09First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:283.21:155.36:202.89:190.75:516:07First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:183.42:415.27:513.010:340.45:526:06First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:263.74:065.49:492.911:320.15:526:04First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:104.15:175.611:112.55:536:03Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:464.66:175.812:20-0.112:131.95:546:01Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:215.07:115.81:02-0.11:061.25:556:00Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:545.58:025.81:40-0.11:550.75:555:59Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:285.88:495.52:160.22:410.35:565:57Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:016.09:375.22:510.53:270.05:575:56Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:366.110:264.73:241.04:140.05:575:54Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:116.011:204.23:581.55:020.15:585:53Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:485.84:312.05:540.35:595:52Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 2% 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 (2% 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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