34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H -°
L 60°
SE
3mph
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 2h 17m 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 - Nov 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:235.36:244.812:341.16:265:12Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:545.87:234.712:280.61:240.36:275:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:266.38:184.51:040.92:11-0.36:285:10New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:586.69:124.31:381.42:56-0.86:295:09New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:326.710:064.12:121.83:42-0.96:305:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:066.611:033.82:452.24:28-0.96:315:08New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:426.43:192.65:17-0.76:325:07Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:063.610:20 AM6.03:552.96:09-0.46:335:06Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:183.511:03 AM5.54:353.27:050.06:345:05Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:483.611:54 AM5.05:333.48:060.36:345:04Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:103.71:014.57:093.59:090.56:355:04First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:533.92:284.19:353.310:040.76:365:03First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:214.23:563.910:572.810:480.96:375:02First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:434.45:063.811:492.311:231.16:385:02First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:044.76:053.712:301.76:395:01Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:255.16:583.71:061.16:405:00Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:475.47:463.712:201.61:410.66:415:00Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:115.78:313.712:471.82:150.16:424:59Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:376.09:153.71:152.12:50-0.36:434:59Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:066.310:013.71:442.33:28-0.66:444:58Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:396.410:523.62:162.54:09-0.86:454:58Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:156.411:483.52:492.74:55-0.86:464:58Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:566.33:272.85:45-0.86:474:57Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:493.510:44 AM6.04:163.06:37-0.66:484:57Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:523.611:41 AM5.65:253.17:32-0.46:494:57Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:543.812:505.06:583.18:29-0.16:504:56Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:454.22:144.58:512.89:250.26:514:56Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:274.73:484.010:282.110:160.66:514:56Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:055.25:133.811:381.311:011.06:524:56Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:425.76:293.712:360.46:534:55Waning Crescent30Fri
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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