34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

65°
H -°
L 59°
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 6h 28m 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 - Nov 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:136.29:294.11:571.63:10-0.46:265:12Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:436.510:223.92:261.93:54-0.76:275:11Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:186.611:233.72:572.34:44-0.86:285:10Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:586.53:312.65:39-0.76:295:09Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:343.510:46 AM6.34:112.96:40-0.66:305:08Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:583.511:44 AM5.95:083.27:49-0.46:315:07Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:283.712:585.46:423.39:00-0.26:325:06Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:274.02:285.08:493.210:04-0.16:335:06Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:084.43:584.710:312.610:560.16:345:05Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:434.95:144.511:401.911:400.46:355:04Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:155.36:214.412:361.16:365:03Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:465.77:214.212:180.81:250.46:375:03Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:156.08:144.112:511.22:08-0.16:385:02Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:446.29:043.91:221.72:48-0.46:395:02New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:126.39:523.81:512.13:27-0.66:395:01New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:416.210:423.62:182.44:05-0.66:405:00New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:096.111:353.52:462.74:45-0.56:415:00New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:395.83:132.95:28-0.36:424:59Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:343.410:12 AM5.53:423.16:130.06:434:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:433.410:49 AM5.14:153.37:030.26:444:58Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:354.77:560.46:454:58Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:133.612:344.36:543.58:520.66:464:57First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:413.91:583.99:153.39:420.86:474:57First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:024.13:343.710:452.810:240.96:484:57First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:224.54:533.611:382.210:591.16:494:56First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:444.95:593.612:211.46:504:56Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:085.46:593.61:010.76:514:56Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:355.87:543.712:051.71:410.06:524:56Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:066.38:463.712:391.92:22-0.66:534:56Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:416.79:373.71:152.13:04-1.16:544:55Full 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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