34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H 74°
L 66°
SE
11mph
Low tide
12:08 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 42m at 12:08 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:083.77:325.92:26-0.21:172.85:167:07Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:343.88:076.02:59-0.31:532.75:177:06New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:003.88:406.03:28-0.32:272.55:187:05New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:263.99:125.93:57-0.33:012.45:187:04New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:544.09:445.74:25-0.23:372.45:197:03New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:234.010:175.44:52-0.14:162.35:207:02Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:534.110:535.05:190.25:002.35:207:01Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:244.35:470.55:522.35:217:00Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:574.46:140.96:542.25:226:59Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:273.91:364.66:441.48:162.05:236:58First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:433.32:254.97:181.99:541.65:236:57First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:433.03:245.28:072.311:130.95:246:56First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:373.14:265.69:222.75:256:55First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:543.45:256.112:130.210:42 AM2.85:266:54Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:423.76:216.51:04-0.411:50 AM2.65:266:52Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:214.07:146.91:50-0.912:502.45:276:51Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:574.38:047.12:33-1.21:452.05:286:50Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:344.58:527.03:14-1.32:371.75:296:49Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:124.79:406.63:53-1.13:281.55:296:48Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:504.910:296.14:32-0.84:221.35:306:47Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:305.111:215.35:10-0.25:191.35:316:45Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:125.25:470.46:211.35:326:44Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:194.512:565.26:241.17:331.45:326:43Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:313.71:455.17:011.99:061.35:336:42Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:173.22:455.07:472.510:381.15:346:40Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:343.33:535.09:053.011:490.75:346:39Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:023.54:575.110:423.15:356:38Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:453.85:525.312:420.411:50 AM3.05:366:36Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:133.96:385.51:240.212:382.95:376:35Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:354.07:175.71:580.11:152.65:376:34Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:554.17:525.82:280.01:482.45:386:32Waning Crescent31Sat
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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