34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

93°
H -°
L 73°
WSW
9mph
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 2h 41m 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 - Nov 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:403.612:184.66:173.28:140.86:255:13Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:003.71:284.27:563.39:191.06:265:12Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:484.02:593.910:003.110:151.16:275:11Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:214.24:203.911:092.610:591.16:285:10Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:474.55:253.911:562.111:351.26:295:09Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:114.86:194.012:351.56:305:08Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:365.27:074.012:071.41:120.96:315:07Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:025.67:524.112:371.51:470.46:325:06Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:305.98:364.11:081.62:24-0.16:335:06New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:006.29:204.11:401.83:02-0.56:345:05New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:336.410:074.02:142.03:44-0.76:355:04New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:106.510:593.92:512.14:29-0.96:365:03New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:516.411:563.93:312.35:18-0.86:375:03Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:386.24:192.56:10-0.76:385:02Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:583.911:32 AM5.75:202.77:07-0.46:395:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:044.012:385.26:382.88:07-0.16:405:01First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:094.21:594.68:192.79:100.26:415:00First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:064.63:324.210:032.210:080.56:425:00First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:535.14:564.011:201.511:000.86:434:59First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:355.56:104.012:200.86:434:59Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:155.97:144.01:110.26:444:58Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:526.28:094.012:281.51:56-0.36:454:58Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:286.38:574.01:081.82:37-0.66:464:57Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:026.49:423.91:452.03:16-0.76:474:57Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:366.310:263.92:202.23:54-0.76:484:57Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:096.111:113.82:552.44:32-0.66:494:56Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:425.811:583.73:312.65:10-0.46:504:56Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:175.54:092.75:49-0.16:514:56Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:463.710:54 AM5.14:552.96:280.26:524:56Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:383.711:35 AM4.65:513.07:100.56:534:56Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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