34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

65°
H -°
L 65°
ENE
2mph
High tide
8:06 am

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 : 12:08 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 02m at 8:06 am (3.8 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 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:473.03:194.87:532.111:021.65:167:07First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:572.84:095.18:452.55:177:06First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:403.05:005.512:020.99:57 AM2.85:177:05Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:373.35:516.012:500.311:05 AM2.85:187:04Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:143.66:406.41:33-0.312:062.75:197:03Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:483.87:296.82:14-0.81:012.55:207:02Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:214.08:167.02:54-1.21:532.25:207:01Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:574.29:027.03:33-1.32:442.05:217:00Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:344.59:506.74:12-1.33:371.75:226:59Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:134.710:416.14:51-1.04:341.65:236:58Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:555.011:365.35:30-0.55:361.55:236:57Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:385.26:080.26:451.45:246:56Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:394.51:265.36:470.98:091.35:256:55Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:003.72:215.47:301.79:471.05:256:54Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:553.23:235.58:252.411:120.65:266:53Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:593.34:285.69:452.85:276:52Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:213.65:295.712:190.211:07 AM3.05:286:50Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:073.86:225.81:12-0.112:132.95:286:49Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:394.07:085.91:54-0.31:032.85:296:48Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:054.17:486.02:30-0.41:432.55:306:47Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:284.18:236.03:01-0.32:162.35:316:46New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:504.28:555.83:29-0.22:492.25:316:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:134.29:265.63:540.03:212.05:326:43New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:374.39:585.34:170.23:571.95:336:42New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:024.410:324.94:400.54:351.95:346:41Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:274.511:094.45:030.95:191.85:346:39Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:534.611:543.95:251.36:091.85:356:38Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:234.75:461.87:121.85:366:37Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:563.31:014.86:062.28:401.75:366:35First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:532.91:554.86:242.710:211.35:376:34First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:125.011:300.75:386:33First Quarter31Sun
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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