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 7h 00m 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 - Nov 1873

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:565.47:005.112:290.11:040.96:265:12Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:275.97:555.01:060.31:520.26:275:11Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:596.48:484.81:410.72:38-0.46:285:10Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:326.69:424.52:161.23:25-0.86:295:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:066.710:394.12:501.74:13-0.96:305:08Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:416.611:433.83:242.25:03-0.86:315:08Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:196.24:002.65:57-0.66:325:07Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:573.611:02 AM5.84:403.06:55-0.26:335:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:313.611:52 AM5.25:333.48:010.16:335:05Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:123.812:574.77:033.69:130.46:345:04Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:074.02:254.39:313.510:150.56:355:04Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:404.23:544.110:583.011:030.66:365:03Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:064.55:044.011:512.511:410.86:375:02Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:274.76:014.012:321.96:385:02Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:465.06:504.012:121.01:081.46:395:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:065.27:354.012:381.21:410.96:405:00Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:275.58:173.91:021.52:130.46:415:00Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:495.88:593.91:271.72:460.06:424:59New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:136.09:423.81:522.03:21-0.36:434:59New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:396.110:303.62:182.24:00-0.56:444:58New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:096.211:253.52:462.54:42-0.66:454:58New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:436.13:162.75:30-0.56:464:58Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:273.410:24 AM5.93:502.96:22-0.56:474:57Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:383.411:13 AM5.64:383.17:20-0.36:484:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:553.612:165.26:013.38:22-0.26:494:57First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:533.91:374.77:563.39:230.06:504:56First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:354.33:134.49:542.810:160.26:514:56First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:104.84:404.211:122.011:030.46:514:56First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:445.35:554.112:121.16:524:56Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:185.97:024.01:050.36:534:55Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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