34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H -°
L 60°
WSW
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 45m 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 - Oct 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:453.512:225.85:402.98:210.26:005:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:503.51:365.36:493.39:470.26:015:48First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:223.83:095.09:073.410:570.26:015:47First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:094.14:335.010:543.011:500.26:025:46First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:424.35:385.011:562.66:035:44Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:084.66:305.012:330.312:432.16:045:43Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:304.87:145.01:070.41:211.66:055:42Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:505.07:524.81:340.71:551.36:055:40Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:095.28:284.71:570.92:260.96:065:39Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:285.49:044.42:181.32:570.76:075:38Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:495.59:414.22:371.63:290.56:085:36Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:105.610:213.92:581.94:030.46:085:35Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:325.611:083.63:182.24:410.46:095:34Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:585.63:382.55:260.56:105:32Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:073.410:29 AM5.43:542.86:190.66:115:31Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:303.211:09 AM5.33:593.07:240.76:125:30Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:045.08:430.76:135:29Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:254.89:550.56:135:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:383.83:054.79:233.410:480.46:145:26Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:514.14:274.810:502.811:310.36:155:25Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:124.65:345.011:482.06:165:24Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:385.16:345.012:080.312:391.26:175:23Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:065.77:305.012:440.51:270.46:185:22Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:386.38:244.91:190.72:15-0.36:195:21New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:126.79:184.61:541.13:03-0.86:195:19New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:486.910:144.32:301.53:52-1.16:205:18New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:276.911:164.03:072.04:45-1.16:215:17Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:096.73:462.45:41-0.96:225:16Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:263.810:57 AM6.24:302.86:42-0.56:235:15Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:463.711:53 AM5.75:273.17:49-0.26:245:14Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:213.71:035.16:503.39:010.26:255:13First Quarter31Thu
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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