34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

67°
H 74°
L 62°
ENE
4mph
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 3h 40m 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 - Aug 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:183.12:034.86:501.99:461.75:167:07Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:312.72:585.07:142.411:111.25:177:06Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:005.45:177:05Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:293.15:015.812:110.59:58 AM3.05:187:04Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:573.45:586.312:59-0.111:18 AM2.95:197:03Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:243.76:526.71:42-0.712:222.75:207:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:533.97:427.02:22-1.11:202.35:207:01New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:254.28:307.13:00-1.32:131.95:217:00New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:594.59:176.83:38-1.33:061.65:226:59New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:354.910:066.34:14-1.04:001.35:236:58Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:135.210:585.64:50-0.54:581.25:236:57Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:535.411:564.75:260.16:011.15:246:56Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:365.56:010.87:131.15:256:55Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:053.81:245.56:351.68:411.05:266:54First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:423.22:225.47:132.310:170.85:266:53First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:093.13:325.48:092.911:360.45:276:51First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:023.44:435.410:003.25:286:50First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:493.75:445.612:360.111:30 AM3.15:286:49Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:183.86:355.71:22-0.112:292.95:296:48Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:404.07:185.82:00-0.21:122.75:306:47Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:004.07:545.92:31-0.21:462.45:316:46Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:194.18:265.82:58-0.22:182.25:316:44Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:384.38:575.73:23-0.12:502.05:326:43Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:004.49:275.43:450.13:231.85:336:42Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:224.69:595.04:060.43:591.75:346:41Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:454.710:344.64:270.74:391.65:346:39Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:094.911:144.14:481.25:241.55:356:38Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:355.05:071.66:161.55:366:37Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:063.512:075.05:242.17:241.55:366:35Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:263.012:515.15:362.59:031.35:376:34Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:565.110:390.95:386:33Third Quarter31Fri
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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