34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

65°
H -°
L 60°
E
4mph
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 5h 25m 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 - Sep 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:484.17:545.82:26-0.11:462.25:396:31Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:074.38:265.82:50-0.12:191.95:396:30Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:274.58:595.63:130.02:531.75:406:28Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:494.89:335.33:360.23:301.45:416:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:135.010:114.93:580.54:111.25:426:26Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:385.210:564.44:211.04:571.15:426:24Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:075.411:513.84:451.45:501.05:436:23Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:425.55:081.96:551.05:446:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:083.212:275.55:312.48:220.95:446:20Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:273.01:315.45:522.910:020.65:456:19Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:595.511:170.15:466:17Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:463.64:255.710:003.35:476:16Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:104.05:346.012:13-0.311:26 AM2.95:476:14Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:364.36:336.312:59-0.612:272.35:486:13Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:034.77:256.31:39-0.71:201.75:496:12Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:315.08:136.22:14-0.62:081.25:496:10New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:015.48:595.82:47-0.32:540.85:506:09New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:305.69:445.33:170.23:400.55:516:07New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:005.710:324.73:460.74:270.45:526:06Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:305.711:254.14:131.35:160.55:526:04Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:015.64:382.06:090.65:536:03Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:293.611:35 AM5.35:002.57:120.95:546:02Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:013.212:155.05:143.08:361.05:546:00First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:154.710:091.05:555:59First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:564.511:160.85:565:57First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:063.84:264.610:563.55:575:56First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:154.05:274.812:040.611:49 AM3.15:575:55Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:274.26:145.012:410.412:272.75:585:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:414.46:555.21:110.31:002.25:595:52Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:574.67:325.21:370.31:321.76:005:50Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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