34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H -°
L 70°
NE
3mph
Low tide
3:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 01m at 3:12 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:333.04:254.79:111.711:381.64:567:21First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:062.95:065.010:032.04:577:21First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:233.05:455.312:281.110:52 AM2.24:577:21Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:213.26:225.51:090.611:39 AM2.34:587:21Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:043.46:585.81:450.212:232.34:587:21Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:413.67:356.12:19-0.21:062.34:597:21Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:163.78:116.32:53-0.51:482.24:597:21Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:513.98:496.33:27-0.82:312.15:007:20Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:294.19:296.34:03-0.93:162.15:007:20Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:084.210:126.04:40-0.84:052.05:017:20Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:504.410:595.65:18-0.75:002.05:017:20Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:344.65:58-0.36:032.05:027:19Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:234.96:390.17:171.95:037:19Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:584.32:165.17:240.68:471.75:037:18Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:213.73:145.48:171.210:201.25:047:18Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:023.34:135.79:191.611:340.65:057:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:353.35:096.010:251.95:057:17Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:523.56:026.312:350.011:28 AM2.15:067:17Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:493.86:516.41:26-0.412:262.15:077:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:354.07:376.52:10-0.71:192.15:077:15Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:144.18:196.42:51-0.82:062.05:087:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:514.28:586.23:28-0.82:492.05:097:14New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:264.39:365.94:03-0.63:312.05:097:14New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:024.410:135.54:36-0.44:132.05:107:13Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:374.410:515.05:070.04:582.15:117:12Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:134.45:370.45:462.15:117:12Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:514.46:070.86:412.25:127:11Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:164.01:334.56:371.37:522.25:137:10First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:133.42:224.57:111.79:292.15:147:09First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:453.03:184.67:522.110:541.75:147:09First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:392.94:144.98:542.411:531.25:157:08First Quarter31Mon
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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