34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

66°
H -°
L 60°
ENE
1mph
Low tide
12:05 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 00m at 12:05 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:35 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (45% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:363.16:26-0.44:402.85:156:50Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:230.05:146:51Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:064.64:543.38:290.26:593.25:136:51Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:134.15:253.59:350.49:413.15:126:52Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:453.85:463.710:290.511:042.65:116:53Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:113.76:054.011:110.611:552.15:106:54Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:173.76:234.411:440.75:096:54Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:143.76:434.712:361.512:130.95:086:55Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:053.77:055.11:130.912:401.15:076:56Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:523.77:295.51:490.41:071.45:066:57Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:383.77:565.82:25-0.21:361.65:056:58New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:253.68:266.13:03-0.62:061.95:056:58New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:153.59:006.33:44-0.92:382.15:046:59New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:103.49:396.34:29-1.13:122.45:037:00New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:113.35:19-1.13:532.65:027:01Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:173.36:12-1.04:472.85:027:01Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:283.47:10-0.96:022.95:017:02Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:185.43:323.78:10-0.67:432.95:007:03First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:334.84:214.19:11-0.39:362.55:007:04First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:014.35:014.610:060.011:011.84:597:04First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:284.05:385.110:540.34:587:05Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:453.86:135.512:071.011:36 AM0.74:587:06Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:553.76:475.91:020.312:151.24:577:06Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:583.67:216.21:50-0.412:521.64:577:07Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:533.67:556.32:34-0.81:282.04:567:08Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:443.58:296.33:16-1.02:032.34:567:09Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:353.59:036.13:57-1.02:382.54:557:09Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:263.49:385.94:39-0.93:132.74:557:10Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:173.45:21-0.73:502.84:557:10Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:103.36:03-0.54:332.94:547:11Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:063.46:46-0.25:293.14:547:12Waning 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 45% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (45% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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