34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

73°
H 74°
L 62°
S
6mph
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 6h 24m 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 - Sep 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:254.910:135.34:090.14:131.35:386:32New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:535.010:554.64:340.64:571.35:396:31Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:215.011:424.04:581.25:451.35:406:29Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:495.05:191.86:391.45:406:28Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:393.412:204.95:362.37:501.55:416:27First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:133.01:004.75:412.89:331.55:426:25First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:074.611:011.25:426:24First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:434.611:590.85:436:22First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:463.74:564.910:503.55:446:21First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:503.85:505.212:420.411:49 AM3.15:456:20Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:004.06:355.61:160.112:312.85:456:18Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:154.27:155.81:46-0.11:082.35:466:17Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:334.47:535.92:14-0.21:461.95:476:15Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:554.78:325.92:40-0.22:251.55:476:14Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:195.19:135.63:070.03:061.05:486:13Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:465.49:585.23:340.33:520.75:496:11Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:165.710:494.74:020.84:420.55:506:10Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:505.911:504.04:311.35:390.45:506:08Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:305.95:021.96:450.45:516:07Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:103.512:195.85:352.58:080.45:526:06Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:153.21:245.66:183.09:440.35:526:04Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:343.52:525.57:573.411:030.05:536:03Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:273.94:205.510:173.35:546:01Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:014.25:315.712:02-0.311:38 AM2.85:556:00Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:294.56:305.812:49-0.412:352.35:555:58Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:564.87:195.81:29-0.31:221.85:565:57Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:215.08:035.62:03-0.22:041.35:575:56New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:455.28:445.42:320.22:431.05:585:54New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:095.49:235.02:570.63:200.85:585:53New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:325.510:034.53:191.03:580.65:595:51New Moon30Thu
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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