34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H 77°
L 66°
SW
9mph
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 2h 43m 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 - Feb 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:084.42:152.98:551.67:471.57:035:35Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:014.74:232.610:331.08:441.97:035:36Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:595.16:122.811:450.310:012.37:025:37Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:585.57:223.112:42-0.57:015:38Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:546.08:093.41:31-1.17:005:39Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:496.48:483.712:212.22:16-1.66:595:40Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:406.79:264.01:192.02:58-1.96:595:41New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:286.710:034.22:121.73:39-1.96:585:42New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:156.610:414.33:031.54:19-1.66:575:43New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:016.111:204.53:531.34:57-1.26:565:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:495.54:461.25:34-0.76:555:45Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:004.611:38 AM4.75:421.26:080.06:545:46Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:404.612:343.86:451.36:420.86:535:47Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:244.61:453.18:021.37:161.56:525:48First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:134.53:422.69:441.27:572.16:515:48First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:124.56:182.711:140.89:112.56:505:49First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:174.57:373.012:190.46:495:50First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:164.78:113.31:060.06:485:51Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:074.98:353.41:44-0.36:475:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:515.18:553.512:472.52:16-0.56:455:53Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:295.39:143.61:242.32:44-0.66:445:54Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:035.59:353.81:582.03:11-0.76:435:55Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:365.59:583.92:301.83:36-0.76:425:56Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:085.510:224.03:041.64:01-0.66:415:57Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:425.310:484.23:401.44:27-0.46:405:58Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:184.911:154.34:201.24:520.06:385:58Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:584.411:454.55:051.15:180.46:375:59Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:473.85:571.15:450.96:366:00Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:194.612:513.27:011.06:141.56:356:01Waning Gibbous29Thu
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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