34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H -°
L 73°
W
3mph
Low tide
3:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 45m at 3:12 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:31 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 1866

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:025.411:164.34:021.44:50-0.57:035:35Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:404.911:514.34:451.55:20-0.17:025:36Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:204.45:311.55:500.47:025:37Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:284.312:033.86:221.76:190.97:015:38Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:084.212:553.27:251.76:501.47:005:39Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:544.22:182.78:561.77:261.86:595:40Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:524.24:262.510:361.48:242.26:585:41Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:564.36:172.711:441.09:532.46:575:42Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:534.67:113.012:320.56:565:43Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:434.87:433.21:110.16:555:44Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:275.28:093.512:032.21:44-0.36:545:45Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:075.58:363.712:492.02:15-0.66:535:46Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:465.79:044.01:311.72:46-0.96:525:47New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:245.89:344.32:121.43:17-0.96:515:48New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:035.810:074.52:541.13:50-0.96:505:49New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:455.610:424.73:380.94:23-0.76:495:50New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:305.211:214.94:270.84:59-0.36:485:51Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:204.65:210.75:360.16:475:52Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:035.012:194.06:220.76:170.76:465:53Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:525.01:353.37:360.77:041.36:455:54First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:515.03:182.99:090.68:081.86:445:54First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:015.05:073.010:400.39:382.16:435:55First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:165.26:263.311:50-0.211:052.16:415:56First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:235.37:193.712:45-0.56:405:57Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:215.57:584.012:131.91:31-0.86:395:58Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:115.68:314.21:071.62:10-0.86:385:59Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:555.69:024.41:531.32:45-0.86:376:00Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:355.59:314.52:341.13:16-0.66:356:01Full Moon28Wed
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 7% 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 Waning Crescent (7% 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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