34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

66°
H 83°
L 69°
NE
3mph
High tide
8:35 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 1:14 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 41m at 8:35 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:404.49:524.83:360.63:400.65:526:26New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:164.110:154.84:090.54:031.05:516:27New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:553.710:394.84:460.44:261.45:496:28Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:403.411:054.75:260.54:481.75:486:29Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:373.06:120.65:102.15:476:29Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:052.77:100.75:292.55:456:30Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:204.48:280.75:446:31First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:224.36:063.19:560.58:393.05:436:32First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:564.26:233.411:020.210:362.85:416:32First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:234.46:443.711:51-0.111:412.25:406:33First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:294.77:094.112:32-0.45:396:34Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:265.07:364.612:321.61:10-0.55:376:35Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:195.28:065.11:190.91:47-0.55:366:35Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:095.38:385.52:060.32:22-0.35:356:36Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:595.19:125.82:53-0.32:580.05:346:37Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:514.89:496.03:41-0.73:340.55:326:38Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:474.410:296.04:33-0.94:121.05:316:39Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:493.911:135.85:28-0.94:531.65:306:39Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:013.56:28-0.85:402.15:296:40Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:035.52:323.37:36-0.56:412.65:276:41Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:045.04:153.58:54-0.38:212.95:266:42Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:234.65:283.710:11-0.210:242.75:256:42Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:534.36:154.011:14-0.111:402.35:246:43Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:094.36:504.312:040.05:236:44Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:104.37:174.512:341.812:450.15:216:45Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:004.37:414.71:161.41:180.35:206:46Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:424.28:034.91:521.01:460.55:196:46Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:204.28:245.02:230.62:100.85:186:47New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:574.08:465.22:540.32:331.15:176:48New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:343.99:095.33:250.12:561.45:166:49New Moon30Sat
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 14% 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 (14% 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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