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 21m 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 - Jan 1879

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:074.65:422.611:481.39:372.27:125:06First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:494.97:162.812:380.77:125:07Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:305.28:073.01:180.27:125:08Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:095.48:413.21:54-0.27:135:09Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:485.79:093.312:142.62:26-0.67:135:09Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:266.09:373.512:592.62:59-0.97:135:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:036.210:073.61:422.43:31-1.17:135:11Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:406.310:393.72:232.34:04-1.27:135:12Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:186.211:123.93:062.24:37-1.27:135:13Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:596.011:474.13:532.15:11-1.07:135:14Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:435.54:462.05:45-0.67:125:15Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:254.311:33 AM4.85:471.96:20-0.17:125:16Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:064.612:324.06:581.76:560.57:125:17Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:524.91:533.28:281.57:371.17:125:17Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:455.13:492.710:080.98:281.77:125:18Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:455.45:482.711:290.29:392.27:115:19Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:455.87:173.012:32-0.47:115:20Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:426.08:093.31:24-1.07:115:21Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:366.38:483.612:052.42:10-1.37:105:22Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:266.49:233.81:052.32:50-1.57:105:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:116.49:553.91:562.13:27-1.47:105:24New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:526.210:274.02:411.94:02-1.37:095:25New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:305.910:594.13:241.84:34-1.07:095:26New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:085.411:314.24:071.75:03-0.67:085:27Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:454.84:511.75:30-0.17:085:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:024.311:23 AM4.25:391.75:550.57:075:29Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:344.312:053.56:331.86:181.07:075:30Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:094.31:002.97:421.86:391.57:065:31First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:494.42:512.39:281.66:542.07:055:32First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:424.411:081.27:055:33First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:464.512:110.77:045:34First Quarter31Fri
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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