34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

73°
H -°
L 66°
WSW
7mph
High tide
6:22 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:54 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 6:22 pm (6.0 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 - Dec 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:233.410:48 AM5.14:343.26:490.26:544:55Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:383.511:32 AM4.75:303.37:400.46:554:55Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:473.612:294.37:003.48:350.56:554:55Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:263.91:494.09:043.39:300.76:564:55Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:544.23:273.710:362.710:170.86:574:55Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:204.64:493.711:332.010:580.96:584:55Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:465.15:583.712:201.26:594:55Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:165.67:003.81:040.47:004:55Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:486.17:573.912:161.31:48-0.37:004:55Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:246.68:504.012:561.52:32-1.07:014:56New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:036.99:434.01:381.83:18-1.47:024:56New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:447.110:384.02:212.04:06-1.77:034:56New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:297.011:363.93:082.24:57-1.77:034:56Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:176.73:592.45:49-1.57:044:57Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:353.911:11 AM6.14:582.66:43-1.17:054:57Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:374.012:105.56:102.77:39-0.67:054:57Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:414.21:204.77:392.78:37-0.17:064:58First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:424.42:444.19:282.49:350.47:064:58First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:334.84:163.610:571.910:290.87:074:58First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:165.15:393.412:031.27:084:59Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:545.46:523.412:570.67:084:59Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:285.67:523.41:400.27:095:00Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:595.78:403.512:341.92:18-0.27:095:00Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:305.89:203.51:072.22:51-0.47:105:01Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:595.99:583.51:392.43:23-0.67:105:01Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:285.910:353.52:102.53:55-0.67:105:02Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:585.811:143.52:432.64:28-0.67:115:03Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:295.711:543.53:162.65:02-0.57:115:03Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:015.53:532.75:37-0.47:115:04Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:363.510:36 AM5.24:342.86:13-0.27:125:05Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:203.611:15 AM4.85:262.96:520.07:125:05Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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