34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H 74°
L 66°
E
4mph
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 3h 28m 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 - Nov 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:496.09:594.22:331.63:43-0.26:265:12New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:186.210:523.93:021.94:28-0.46:275:11New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:526.211:553.73:322.35:18-0.46:285:10Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:326.14:052.66:15-0.46:295:09Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:123.511:21 AM5.84:483.07:21-0.36:305:08Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:463.512:255.55:553.38:35-0.26:315:07First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:113.81:505.17:473.49:46-0.16:325:07First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:024.23:264.89:553.110:45-0.16:335:06First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:404.64:484.811:152.411:340.06:345:05First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:135.15:564.712:151.66:355:04Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:455.56:574.712:160.31:050.96:365:04Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:165.97:514.512:540.61:510.36:375:03Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:476.28:424.41:281.02:34-0.26:385:02Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:176.39:314.12:001.43:15-0.56:395:02Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:466.310:223.92:301.93:56-0.66:395:01Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:166.211:163.73:002.34:37-0.56:405:00Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:465.93:292.65:20-0.36:415:00Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:163.610:18 AM5.64:002.96:06-0.16:424:59Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:263.510:54 AM5.24:343.26:570.26:434:59Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:023.511:37 AM4.85:253.47:540.46:444:58Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:243.712:364.46:593.68:580.66:454:58Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:013.92:014.09:283.49:550.76:464:58Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:254.13:373.810:533.010:400.86:474:57Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:464.44:513.811:432.411:170.96:484:57Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:064.75:523.812:241.86:494:56Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:285.16:463.81:011.16:504:56Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:515.57:373.912:191.31:370.56:514:56Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:175.98:253.912:501.52:15-0.16:524:56Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:466.39:133.91:221.82:54-0.66:534:56New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:196.510:033.81:562.03:36-1.06:534:55New Moon30Sat
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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