34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H 76°
L 63°
SE
5mph
High tide
11:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 6:49 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 51m at 11:56 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:124.07:070.57:262.74:567:21Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:383.82:514.37:391.09:032.54:577:21Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:493.23:304.68:131.410:372.04:577:21Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:422.84:084.98:531.911:421.34:587:21Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:322.84:485.39:412.24:587:21Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:012.95:315.812:330.610:35 AM2.54:597:21Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:003.26:166.21:18-0.111:30 AM2.64:597:21Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:433.47:036.62:00-0.712:252.65:007:20Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:213.67:507.02:42-1.11:202.55:007:20New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:003.88:377.13:23-1.52:132.45:017:20New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:393.99:257.04:05-1.63:062.25:027:20New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:214.210:146.64:47-1.54:032.15:027:19Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:034.45:28-1.25:052.05:037:19Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:464.76:08-0.76:141.95:037:18Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:035.11:325.06:480.07:321.85:047:18First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:094.22:225.27:280.79:061.55:057:18First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:353.43:165.48:111.410:391.05:057:17First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:283.04:115.69:032.111:530.45:067:17First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:263.05:055.810:072.65:077:16Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:493.35:575.912:530.011:14 AM2.85:077:15Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:373.56:446.01:42-0.412:152.95:087:15Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:113.77:276.12:22-0.61:062.95:097:14Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:393.78:056.12:58-0.61:472.75:097:14Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:043.88:406.13:30-0.62:242.65:107:13Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:293.89:125.94:00-0.52:592.55:117:12Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:553.99:435.74:27-0.43:352.45:127:12Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:224.010:155.34:53-0.24:142.35:127:11Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:504.210:484.95:180.14:572.35:137:10Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:184.35:420.55:472.35:147:09Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:484.46:061.06:452.25:147:08Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:113.71:214.66:281.58:022.15:157:08Third Quarter31Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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