34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H -°
L 65°
S
3mph
Low tide
1:54 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 1:54 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:35 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Apr 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:174.87:504.012:262.21:18-0.35:526:26Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:025.08:114.31:061.71:49-0.55:516:27Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:455.28:364.71:451.12:18-0.45:506:28Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:285.29:035.12:250.62:48-0.35:486:28Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:135.19:335.43:080.13:190.05:476:29Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:014.710:065.63:53-0.33:510.45:466:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:554.310:435.74:44-0.54:251.05:446:31Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:573.811:265.75:39-0.65:021.55:436:31Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:133.36:42-0.55:452.15:426:32Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:165.42:543.17:57-0.46:442.65:406:33Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:225.14:463.39:23-0.38:282.95:396:34Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:484.85:543.710:40-0.410:332.75:386:34Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:174.76:374.011:41-0.511:492.25:366:35Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:304.87:114.312:31-0.55:356:36Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:314.87:404.612:451.61:12-0.45:346:37Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:214.88:064.81:311.11:47-0.25:336:38Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:054.78:315.02:100.72:170.15:316:38New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:464.58:555.12:460.42:430.55:306:39New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:244.29:185.23:210.23:060.95:296:40New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:043.99:415.23:550.03:281.35:286:41New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:463.610:045.14:300.03:511.75:266:41New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:343.310:305.05:080.04:142.05:256:42Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:323.15:500.24:352.45:246:43Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:532.96:400.34:522.75:236:44Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:420.55:226:45Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:224.39:010.55:216:45First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:384.16:073.510:130.410:073.15:206:46First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:214.06:203.711:050.211:172.65:186:47First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:404.16:374.111:470.15:176:48First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:424.36:594.512:052.012:230.05:166:49Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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