34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H 87°
L 74°
NNE
2mph
High tide
9:03 am

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 : 2:09 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 9:03 am (4.5 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 - Sep 1867

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:225.311:354.75:010.65:331.15:386:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:035.15:371.26:311.35:396:31Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:324.112:485.06:141.77:381.45:406:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:433.61:414.86:552.39:061.55:406:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:273.32:484.67:522.710:311.35:416:27First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:193.44:024.79:322.911:351.15:426:25First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:263.65:044.810:572.95:426:24First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:043.85:555.012:230.811:53 AM2.75:436:23Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:314.16:375.21:020.612:352.45:446:21Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:554.27:155.41:340.41:102.15:456:20Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:184.57:505.52:030.31:441.85:456:18Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:434.78:255.62:300.32:171.65:466:17Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:084.99:005.52:570.32:521.35:476:16Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:355.09:375.33:240.53:301.15:476:14Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:045.210:185.03:530.74:111.05:486:13Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:375.311:054.64:231.04:580.95:496:11Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:145.44:561.45:520.95:506:10Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:024.111:58 AM5.45:331.86:560.95:506:08Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:153.712:525.36:192.38:160.95:516:07Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:533.52:025.27:242.69:450.75:526:06Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:323.63:255.39:012.810:580.45:526:04Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:414.04:415.510:352.611:550.15:536:03Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:294.45:455.711:432.25:546:01Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:094.86:415.912:43-0.112:401.75:556:00Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:455.17:325.91:26-0.21:291.25:555:59Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:195.48:195.82:04-0.12:150.85:565:57New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:525.69:045.62:400.12:590.65:575:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:255.79:485.23:130.53:420.45:575:54New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:585.710:344.83:460.94:250.45:585:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:325.511:244.34:181.45:110.65:595:52Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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