34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H 77°
L 63°
S
7mph
High tide
5:11 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:05 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 57m at 5:11 pm (5.7 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 - Jul 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:563.67:347.12:21-1.31:012.44:567:21New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:463.78:227.23:08-1.61:552.44:577:21New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:343.89:097.03:54-1.72:482.44:577:21New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:213.99:576.74:40-1.63:422.44:587:21New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:074.05:25-1.34:382.44:587:21Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:534.16:08-0.95:402.54:597:21Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:394.36:48-0.36:492.54:597:21Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:294.72:264.47:270.38:122.45:007:21First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:303.93:134.68:060.99:492.15:007:20First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:533.23:574.88:451.511:111.65:017:20First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:392.94:395.09:282.15:017:20First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:282.95:195.212:141.110:15 AM2.55:027:19Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:493.15:585.41:030.611:03 AM2.75:027:19Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:363.36:365.61:430.211:52 AM2.95:037:19Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:093.47:135.82:18-0.112:382.95:047:18Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:373.57:506.02:52-0.41:202.85:047:18Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:053.68:256.13:24-0.62:002.85:057:17Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:343.68:596.23:56-0.72:392.75:067:17Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:053.79:346.14:28-0.73:192.65:067:16Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:373.910:115.85:00-0.64:042.55:077:16Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:104.05:32-0.44:552.45:087:15Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:444.36:03-0.15:552.45:087:15Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:214.66:350.37:072.25:097:14Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:394.12:034.97:090.98:371.95:107:13Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:013.42:525.37:471.510:151.35:107:13Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:003.03:475.78:362.111:320.55:117:12Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:553.04:446.19:432.55:127:11Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:213.35:416.412:34-0.210:55 AM2.75:137:10Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:133.66:366.71:27-0.812:032.75:137:10Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:543.87:296.92:14-1.21:042.65:147:09Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:314.08:177.02:57-1.31:592.35:157:08New Moon31Sat
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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