34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

66°
H 82°
L 69°
NNE
2mph
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 2h 21m 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 - May 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:133.79:325.33:570.03:201.75:156:49New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:573.59:575.24:33-0.13:442.05:146:50New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:483.310:265.15:13-0.14:102.35:136:51Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:503.15:570.04:372.65:126:52Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:103.06:490.15:112.85:116:53Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:533.27:510.26:243.15:106:53First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:464.54:503.49:010.28:313.15:096:54First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:104.35:233.810:050.110:202.75:086:55First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:444.25:524.210:570.011:272.05:076:56First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:014.36:234.711:420.05:066:57Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:074.46:545.312:221.312:240.15:066:57Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:074.57:285.81:120.51:030.35:056:58Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:034.58:036.22:00-0.31:420.65:046:59Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:574.48:406.52:48-0.92:210.95:037:00Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:534.39:196.63:36-1.33:011.35:027:00Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:514.010:016.44:26-1.43:431.75:027:01Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:543.810:466.15:19-1.34:292.15:017:02Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:023.76:14-1.15:222.55:007:03Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:183.77:13-0.76:302.85:007:03Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:345.03:383.88:16-0.48:063.04:597:04Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:454.44:414.09:220.010:012.74:587:05Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:104.05:264.310:220.211:192.34:587:06Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:313.86:014.511:110.54:577:06Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:403.76:294.812:151.811:51 AM0.84:577:07Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:383.76:555.01:001.312:251.04:567:08Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:273.67:205.21:370.812:551.34:567:08Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:113.67:445.42:100.41:221.54:557:09Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:523.68:095.62:420.11:481.84:557:10New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:323.68:355.73:14-0.22:162.04:557:10New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:143.59:025.73:47-0.42:452.24:547:11New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:003.59:325.74:23-0.53:152.44:547:12New Moon31Tue
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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