34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

70°
H -°
L 60°
SSW
7mph
Low tide
12:05 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 27m at 12:05 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:084.212:075.95:331.67:160.55:386:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:283.51:005.86:112.28:450.55:396:30First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:283.22:095.67:002.810:180.45:406:29First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:423.43:345.58:393.211:310.15:416:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:473.74:525.510:423.25:416:26Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:244.05:555.612:28-0.111:55 AM2.85:426:25Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:524.26:465.71:13-0.212:472.55:436:23Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:154.47:295.71:49-0.21:282.15:436:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:364.68:065.62:190.02:041.85:446:21Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:574.78:395.42:450.22:361.55:456:19Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:174.99:125.13:070.53:091.35:466:18Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:385.09:464.83:270.83:421.25:466:16Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:595.110:214.43:471.24:171.15:476:15Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:215.211:023.94:061.64:571.15:486:14Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:455.211:523.54:252.05:421.15:486:12Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:135.14:412.46:371.35:496:11Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:043.111:50 AM5.04:462.77:531.35:506:09Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:434.99:371.25:506:08Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:074.810:530.85:516:07Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:033.53:455.09:173.511:430.45:526:05Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:533.84:565.310:543.15:536:04Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:054.15:545.712:230.011:53 AM2.55:536:02Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:264.56:475.912:59-0.212:431.95:546:01Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:515.07:376.01:32-0.21:311.25:556:00Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:195.58:265.82:04-0.12:190.55:565:58New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:506.09:165.52:360.23:070.05:565:57New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:236.310:095.03:090.73:58-0.35:575:55New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:596.511:084.43:431.24:53-0.45:585:54Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:406.44:181.85:52-0.35:585:52Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:173.911:26 AM6.24:552.37:00-0.15:595:51Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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