34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

66°
H -°
L 64°
NE
1mph
Low tide
1:05 am

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 1h 13m at 1:05 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:06 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (34% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:486.510:023.61:242.43:20-1.37:125:06Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:286.410:433.72:092.54:00-1.37:125:07Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:076.211:233.72:512.54:38-1.17:125:08Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:455.93:332.55:15-0.97:135:09Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:023.610:22 AM5.54:162.55:50-0.67:135:10Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:413.711:00 AM5.05:042.66:23-0.27:135:11Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:203.711:39 AM4.55:582.66:550.37:135:11Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:013.812:243.97:052.67:270.77:135:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:434.01:253.28:382.58:001.27:135:13Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:264.23:082.710:242.08:391.77:135:14Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:064.45:092.611:361.49:262.17:125:15Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:454.86:522.712:280.87:125:16Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:245.17:542.91:100.27:125:17Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:045.58:333.21:48-0.47:125:18Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:455.99:063.312:062.62:24-0.97:125:19Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:266.29:393.512:552.53:01-1.37:115:20New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:086.510:133.61:432.43:38-1.57:115:21New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:506.610:493.72:292.24:16-1.67:115:22New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:346.511:273.93:172.14:55-1.57:105:22New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:196.14:091.95:33-1.37:105:23Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:074.111:09 AM5.55:081.86:11-0.87:105:24Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:494.412:054.76:161.76:50-0.17:095:25Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:344.71:133.87:361.67:300.67:095:26First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:244.92:493.09:161.28:161.37:085:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:205.24:522.710:520.69:161.97:085:28First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:185.46:472.912:060.07:075:29Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:155.77:583.21:04-0.67:065:30Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:095.88:423.51:52-1.07:065:31Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:596.09:173.612:412.52:33-1.27:055:32Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:436.09:473.71:322.43:09-1.27:045:33Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:236.010:153.72:152.23:43-1.17:045:34Full Moon31Sat
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 34% 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 Third Quarter (34% 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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