34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H -°
L 65°
SW
6mph
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 49m 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 - Jun 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:233.39:305.94:35-0.73:002.74:547:12Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:173.35:18-0.83:362.84:537:13Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:153.36:05-0.74:213.04:537:13Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:153.46:53-0.65:303.14:537:14Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:093.67:45-0.47:023.14:537:14Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:514.83:534.08:37-0.28:522.84:527:15Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:134.34:314.59:290.110:282.14:527:15Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:473.95:075.110:170.411:391.34:527:16Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:133.75:435.611:010.84:527:16Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:303.66:206.212:370.411:44 AM1.34:527:17Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:403.66:596.61:30-0.412:271.64:527:17Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:413.67:406.82:18-1.01:112.04:527:18New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:373.78:216.93:05-1.41:552.24:527:18New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:323.79:036.73:52-1.52:402.54:527:19New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:263.79:466.44:38-1.43:272.64:527:19New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:203.75:25-1.24:162.84:527:19Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:133.76:11-0.95:132.94:527:20Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:063.86:56-0.46:183.04:527:20Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:074.92:593.97:410.07:393.04:537:20First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:024.33:464.18:250.59:222.74:537:20First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:123.74:244.49:090.910:482.34:537:21First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:403.24:574.69:511.311:501.74:537:21First Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:073.05:274.910:281.74:537:21First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:263.05:565.212:391.111:04 AM2.04:547:21Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:333.16:265.51:190.611:40 AM2.34:547:21Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:243.26:585.81:560.112:172.54:547:21Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:073.37:316.02:32-0.312:552.64:557:21Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:473.48:076.23:07-0.61:352.74:557:22Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:263.58:446.33:44-0.92:152.74:557:22Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:073.59:236.44:23-1.02:582.74:567:22Full Moon30Tue
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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