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 4h 44m 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 - Aug 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:543.66:585.71:58-0.112:373.05:167:07Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:153.77:365.92:31-0.31:182.85:177:06Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:363.88:116.03:02-0.41:532.75:187:05Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:573.88:436.03:30-0.42:282.55:187:04Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:214.09:145.93:56-0.43:032.35:197:03Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:464.19:465.64:22-0.33:412.25:207:02Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:134.310:205.34:470.04:222.15:217:01Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:404.510:584.85:120.35:092.05:217:00Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:094.75:360.76:041.95:226:59Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:414.96:011.27:111.85:236:58Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:463.51:225.16:261.88:411.55:236:57Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:292.92:165.36:552.310:221.05:246:56Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:032.83:255.67:412.711:370.45:256:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:533.24:355.99:313.05:266:53Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:353.55:406.412:34-0.211:04 AM2.95:266:52Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:073.86:386.71:23-0.812:142.75:276:51Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:384.17:316.92:06-1.11:132.35:286:50Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:094.48:206.92:46-1.22:061.85:296:49New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:424.79:076.73:23-1.12:571.55:296:48New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:164.99:536.23:59-0.83:471.35:306:46New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:515.110:415.54:32-0.34:401.15:316:45Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:275.311:324.75:040.35:361.15:326:44Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:045.35:341.06:371.25:326:43Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:323.912:435.26:021.77:511.35:336:42First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:523.21:305.16:282.49:271.25:346:40First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:313.02:334.96:472.910:571.05:346:39First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:524.95:356:38First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:453.65:025.012:020.710:48 AM3.45:366:36Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:023.85:575.312:500.411:56 AM3.25:376:35Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:173.96:425.51:270.212:392.95:376:34Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:324.07:205.71:590.01:132.65:386:32Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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