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 5h 10m 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 - Dec 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:094.22:593.710:042.79:451.06:544:55First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:474.54:273.411:182.110:281.36:554:55First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:184.85:463.212:121.56:564:55Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:475.16:533.212:550.96:574:55Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:145.37:483.31:320.46:574:55Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:425.68:333.412:112.22:060.06:584:55Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:125.89:133.512:432.42:39-0.36:594:55Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:426.09:523.51:172.53:12-0.67:004:55Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:146.110:323.51:512.63:48-0.77:014:55Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:486.211:153.52:262.74:25-0.87:014:56Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:246.111:583.53:032.75:04-0.87:024:56Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:035.93:462.85:44-0.77:034:56Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:433.610:47 AM5.64:392.86:25-0.57:034:56Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:293.711:38 AM5.15:462.87:08-0.27:044:57Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:154.012:404.57:092.77:520.27:054:57Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:024.42:013.88:502.48:390.77:054:57Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:464.93:443.310:251.69:301.27:064:58Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:305.45:213.211:370.810:221.67:074:58Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:135.96:453.212:35-0.17:074:58Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:586.37:533.41:27-0.87:084:59Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:436.78:483.612:062.22:15-1.37:084:59Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:296.99:353.712:582.33:00-1.67:095:00New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:146.910:203.81:482.43:43-1.77:095:00New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:576.711:043.82:372.44:26-1.57:105:01New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:406.411:473.93:242.45:07-1.37:105:02Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:235.94:142.45:46-0.97:105:02Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:303.911:05 AM5.35:072.56:23-0.47:115:03Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:124.011:50 AM4.66:062.56:590.17:115:03Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:564.112:403.97:172.57:330.77:115:04First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:414.21:473.28:562.48:091.37:125:05First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:264.43:352.710:371.98:461.87:125:06First Quarter31Tue
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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