34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

77°
H 91°
L 75°
SSE
2mph
High tide
9:31 am

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 : 2:57 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 9:31 am (4.8 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 - Oct 1864

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:125.49:494.53:001.33:410.76:005:49New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:375.410:284.23:241.64:180.66:015:48New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:035.411:143.93:501.94:590.66:025:46Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:345.44:172.25:470.76:035:45Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:103.611:12 AM5.34:472.56:430.86:035:44Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:233.412:015.15:252.87:530.86:045:42First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:583.41:084.96:313.19:120.76:055:41First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:223.62:384.88:223.110:200.66:065:40First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:124.04:064.910:112.811:140.46:065:38First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:504.45:165.111:212.26:075:37Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:265.06:175.312:000.212:181.56:085:36Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:015.57:135.412:410.21:090.86:095:34Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:366.08:055.31:210.41:570.16:105:33Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:126.38:565.21:590.62:44-0.36:105:32Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:496.59:474.92:360.93:32-0.66:115:31Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:276.610:414.53:141.34:21-0.66:125:29Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:076.411:414.23:541.85:13-0.56:135:28Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:516.04:362.26:08-0.26:145:27Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:473.911:39 AM5.65:242.67:080.26:155:26Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:063.812:365.16:263.08:170.56:155:25Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:373.81:484.67:573.19:310.76:165:23Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:464.03:154.39:543.010:330.86:175:22Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:324.34:334.211:092.611:220.96:185:21Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:054.55:354.212:012.16:195:20Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:324.86:264.312:011.012:421.76:205:19Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:565.07:114.312:331.21:181.26:215:18Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:205.37:504.31:011.31:510.86:225:17Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:445.58:284.31:261.52:220.56:225:16New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:085.79:064.21:521.72:550.26:235:15New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:345.89:454.12:181.83:290.06:245:14New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:015.910:294.02:462.04:07-0.16:255:13New Moon31Mon
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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