34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

67°
H -°
L 65°
ENE
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 56m 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 - Feb 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:005.910:423.82:522.14:13-1.07:035:35Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:345.611:103.83:292.04:41-0.77:025:36Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:065.311:383.94:061.95:07-0.47:015:37Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:404.84:461.85:310.07:015:38Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:064.011:14 AM4.25:301.85:540.57:005:39Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:344.011:54 AM3.66:221.86:151.06:595:40Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:054.112:453.07:261.86:341.56:585:41Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:414.22:202.49:041.76:481.96:575:42Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:294.310:491.26:565:43Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:324.511:570.66:555:44Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:374.88:113.012:450.06:545:45Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:345.28:233.21:26-0.66:535:46Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:265.78:433.42:02-1.16:525:47Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:136.19:083.712:522.32:38-1.46:515:48Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:596.49:363.91:411.93:12-1.66:505:49New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:436.510:074.22:291.53:47-1.66:495:50New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:286.210:414.53:171.24:21-1.36:485:51New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:155.811:174.84:090.94:56-0.96:475:52Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:065.011:555.05:050.75:30-0.26:465:53Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:044.26:070.66:050.56:455:54Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:385.21:173.37:200.66:401.36:445:54First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:275.23:082.78:540.57:212.06:435:55First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:285.15:442.710:330.28:342.66:415:56First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:445.17:163.111:51-0.210:352.86:405:57First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:585.27:573.512:50-0.66:395:58Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:025.38:273.71:36-0.86:385:59Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:545.48:513.812:562.42:14-0.96:376:00Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:385.59:133.91:392.02:46-0.96:356:01Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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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