34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

69°
H -°
L 63°
S
4mph
Low tide
1:05 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 08m at 1:05 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:403.68:585.43:28-0.12:411.75:156:50Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:233.59:215.54:03-0.33:022.05:146:50Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:123.29:485.54:42-0.33:242.35:136:51Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:123.15:25-0.33:432.55:126:52Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:272.96:15-0.23:592.85:116:53Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:515.07:14-0.25:106:53Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:22-0.15:096:54Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:024.75:123.59:30-0.18:573.15:086:55Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:374.45:333.910:26-0.210:392.65:076:56Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:094.35:594.411:12-0.211:451.85:066:57Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:234.36:275.011:530.05:066:57Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:304.36:585.612:400.912:320.35:056:58Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:314.37:316.11:300.01:090.65:046:59Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:284.28:066.52:19-0.71:451.05:037:00New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:254.08:426.73:07-1.22:221.55:027:00New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:233.89:216.63:56-1.53:011.95:027:01New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:263.610:026.44:46-1.53:412.35:017:02Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:333.55:39-1.34:262.65:007:03Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:483.46:35-0.95:212.95:007:03Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:113.57:34-0.56:373.14:597:04Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:384.84:193.78:37-0.28:293.14:587:05First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:514.35:034.09:380.110:182.84:587:06First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:163.95:364.210:300.411:272.34:577:06First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:353.66:024.511:110.74:577:07First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:413.56:264.812:191.711:45 AM1.04:567:08Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:403.56:485.01:011.212:131.34:567:08Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:323.47:105.31:370.712:391.64:557:09Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:183.47:345.62:110.21:051.94:557:10Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:023.47:595.72:44-0.21:312.14:557:10Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:463.48:265.93:19-0.42:002.34:547:11Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:323.38:565.93:55-0.62:292.54:547:12Full Moon31Sun
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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