34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H 91°
L 74°
NNE
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 3h 08m 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 - Jan 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:174.311:23 AM5.35:271.96:23-0.57:125:07Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:054.512:224.66:371.97:080.07:125:07Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:594.71:353.98:021.87:590.67:135:08First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:565.03:113.39:421.48:581.17:135:09First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:555.34:523.111:060.810:031.57:135:10First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:515.66:203.212:120.27:135:11Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:435.97:283.41:07-0.47:135:12Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:316.18:183.612:041.91:53-0.87:135:12Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:166.29:003.812:562.02:34-1.07:135:13Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:576.29:373.91:432.03:11-1.17:135:14Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:356.110:124.02:251.93:45-1.07:125:15Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:115.910:464.03:051.94:18-0.87:125:16Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:465.611:204.03:431.94:49-0.67:125:17Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:205.111:554.04:242.05:19-0.27:125:18Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:554.75:072.05:480.17:125:19Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:314.111:33 AM4.15:562.16:170.57:115:20Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:104.112:173.66:552.16:471.07:115:21Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:534.11:173.08:152.17:221.47:115:22Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:444.23:032.610:011.88:061.87:105:23Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:404.45:032.511:191.39:122.17:105:24Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:324.76:292.712:120.87:105:25Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:205.07:213.012:550.27:095:26Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:055.47:573.31:32-0.37:095:27Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:485.88:303.612:182.12:07-0.87:085:28Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:306.19:033.91:081.92:42-1.17:075:29New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:126.39:384.11:551.73:18-1.37:075:30New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:556.310:154.42:421.43:54-1.47:065:31New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:396.110:544.63:311.24:32-1.27:065:32New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:275.711:364.84:231.15:10-0.87:055:33Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:185.05:211.05:50-0.37:045:34Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:225.012:174.36:251.06:320.37:045:35Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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