34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H -°
L 68°
NE
4mph
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 54m 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 - Aug 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:103.15:045.110:072.65:167:07Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:053.35:505.512:390.711:09 AM2.65:177:06Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:423.56:335.81:170.312:022.55:177:05Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:133.87:156.11:52-0.112:512.35:187:04Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:444.17:556.42:26-0.41:362.05:197:03Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:164.38:376.42:59-0.62:221.85:197:02Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:514.69:196.33:33-0.73:081.55:207:01Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:274.910:056.04:09-0.63:581.45:217:00Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:075.110:545.54:46-0.34:531.35:226:59Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:505.311:514.85:240.15:531.25:226:58Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:385.46:050.77:031.25:236:57Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:584.11:325.56:501.28:291.15:246:56Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:253.62:365.57:441.810:020.95:256:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:123.43:465.68:572.211:190.55:256:54Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:463.54:525.810:212.45:266:53Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:533.85:515.912:210.111:33 AM2.45:276:52Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:404.16:436.11:11-0.212:322.25:286:50Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:164.37:296.11:53-0.31:212.05:286:49Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:484.48:096.02:30-0.32:041.85:296:48New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:174.68:465.83:02-0.22:421.75:306:47New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:464.79:215.63:310.03:181.65:316:46New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:144.79:565.23:580.33:541.55:316:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:434.710:314.84:240.64:331.65:326:43Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:124.711:104.44:491.05:151.65:336:42Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:434.711:543.95:161.46:021.75:336:41Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:184.75:431.86:591.85:346:39Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:503.51:004.66:122.28:171.85:356:38First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:183.11:584.66:492.59:551.65:366:37First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:243.13:124.77:532.811:071.25:366:35First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:523.34:224.99:382.911:580.85:376:34First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:353.65:195.310:552.85:386:33Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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