34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

65°
H -°
L 64°
ENE
3mph
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 34m 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 - Sep 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:033.34:285.49:353.25:396:31First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:233.65:315.812:230.111:05 AM3.15:396:30Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:483.96:276.31:07-0.412:082.75:406:29Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:154.27:186.61:47-0.81:022.25:416:27Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:444.68:076.82:24-0.91:531.75:416:26Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:164.98:546.63:01-0.92:421.25:426:25Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:505.39:436.23:36-0.63:330.95:436:23Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:265.510:355.54:12-0.24:270.65:446:22Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:045.711:324.84:470.45:250.65:446:20Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:455.75:231.26:290.65:456:19Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:414.012:305.66:001.97:460.75:466:18Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:133.51:255.46:412.69:200.75:466:16Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:333.42:375.27:443.110:470.55:476:15Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:193.74:005.19:533.311:530.35:486:13Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:084.05:125.211:243.25:496:12Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:404.26:095.412:440.112:222.85:496:11Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:044.36:555.51:240.01:032.55:506:09Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:244.47:335.51:570.11:372.25:516:08Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:424.58:075.52:240.12:081.95:516:06New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:014.68:395.42:470.32:381.65:526:05New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:214.89:125.23:080.53:091.45:536:03New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:414.99:454.83:280.83:431.25:546:02New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:025.110:224.53:481.14:191.15:546:01Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:235.111:044.04:091.55:001.05:555:59Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:485.211:583.64:291.95:481.05:565:58Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:175.24:462.46:461.15:565:56Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:163.211:56 AM5.14:592.88:051.15:575:55First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:555.09:410.85:585:54First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:265.010:540.45:595:52First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:323.74:025.29:503.411:480.05:595:51First Quarter30Tue
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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