34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

82°
H -°
L 72°
W
4mph
High tide
8:15 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:12 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 58m at 8:15 pm (6.4 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 - Jun 1866

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:163.55:31-0.34:312.64:547:12Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:063.66:11-0.25:212.74:537:13Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:593.76:550.06:262.84:537:13Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:104.52:533.97:420.27:502.84:537:14Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:164.13:434.28:340.49:312.44:537:14Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:443.74:274.79:290.710:511.84:527:15Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:173.65:095.210:220.911:521.04:527:15Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:363.65:505.711:121.04:527:16Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:453.76:336.212:460.212:001.24:527:16Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:453.97:166.61:35-0.512:491.44:527:17Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:404.08:006.92:23-1.01:371.54:527:17New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:324.18:446.93:10-1.42:261.74:527:18New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:234.29:306.83:56-1.53:151.84:527:18New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:164.210:176.44:44-1.54:072.04:527:19Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:104.25:31-1.25:042.24:527:19Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:054.36:19-0.86:082.34:527:19Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:014.37:07-0.37:222.44:527:20Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:584.53:004.47:570.28:542.34:527:20First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:083.93:554.68:500.810:252.04:537:20First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:343.44:434.89:441.211:351.54:537:20First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:003.25:255.010:341.54:537:21First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:163.26:015.212:291.111:18 AM1.84:537:21Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:173.36:355.41:130.711:58 AM2.04:537:21Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:033.47:085.61:500.312:352.24:547:21Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:423.57:395.82:240.01:112.24:547:21Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:173.68:115.92:56-0.21:472.34:547:21Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:523.78:425.93:27-0.42:222.34:557:21Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:283.79:145.94:00-0.52:592.34:557:21Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:063.89:485.74:33-0.53:382.44:557:22Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:453.910:255.55:08-0.54:222.44:567:21Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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