34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

64°
H -°
L 60°
ENE
3mph
High tide
7:35 am

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 : 10:29 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 55m at 7:35 am (3.5 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 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:113.15:575.712:480.411:08 AM2.44:567:21Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:173.26:355.81:350.011:53 AM2.74:577:21Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:043.47:125.92:15-0.312:352.84:577:21Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:393.47:475.92:51-0.51:162.94:587:21Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:103.58:216.03:24-0.51:542.84:587:21Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:403.58:545.93:56-0.62:312.84:597:21Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:113.69:275.94:28-0.63:082.74:597:21Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:423.69:595.74:59-0.53:472.75:007:20Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:153.75:30-0.34:312.75:017:20Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:483.96:00-0.15:222.75:017:20Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:214.06:290.26:232.75:027:19Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:574.36:590.67:392.55:027:19Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:523.72:364.67:301.19:152.15:037:19Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:203.13:195.08:061.610:441.45:047:18Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:242.84:075.58:542.111:510.75:047:18Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:122.94:586.09:562.45:057:17Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:293.25:516.412:47-0.111:01 AM2.65:057:17Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:203.56:446.91:37-0.812:052.65:067:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:013.77:367.22:23-1.31:062.55:077:16New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:413.98:267.33:07-1.62:032.35:077:15New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:214.19:157.13:50-1.72:572.15:087:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:014.310:046.74:32-1.53:531.95:097:14Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:424.510:546.05:12-1.14:511.95:107:13Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:244.75:51-0.65:551.85:107:13Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:074.96:280.17:051.85:117:12Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:464.31:535.07:030.98:311.75:127:11First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:013.52:435.17:391.610:081.45:127:11First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:533.03:395.28:192.311:290.95:137:10First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:143.04:345.39:192.85:147:09First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:463.25:275.412:310.510:38 AM3.05:157:08Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:273.56:165.61:190.211:45 AM3.15:157:07Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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