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 30m 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 - Feb 1879

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:474.88:153.012:550.27:035:35Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:405.18:283.21:31-0.37:025:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:275.58:443.412:012.62:03-0.77:025:37Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:105.89:053.612:512.42:34-1.07:015:38Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:506.19:293.81:352.03:04-1.27:005:39Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:306.29:564.12:181.73:33-1.26:595:40Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:106.010:254.43:031.44:04-1.16:585:41Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:535.710:584.73:501.14:35-0.86:575:42Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:395.111:345.04:420.95:06-0.36:565:43Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:324.35:400.85:390.36:565:44Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:135.212:363.56:470.76:121.06:555:45Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:005.32:042.88:100.66:491.66:545:46Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:575.34:182.69:500.37:422.26:535:47Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:105.36:282.811:16-0.19:272.66:525:48Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:275.47:253.212:21-0.66:515:49Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:355.68:003.51:12-0.96:495:50Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:335.78:293.812:232.31:54-1.16:485:51Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:235.88:554.01:172.02:30-1.16:475:52Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:055.89:214.22:011.63:02-1.06:465:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:435.69:464.32:401.43:30-0.76:455:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:185.210:104.53:171.23:55-0.46:445:54New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:534.810:354.53:531.04:180.06:435:55New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:284.311:004.64:311.04:390.56:425:56Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:053.811:264.65:111.05:000.96:405:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:473.311:544.55:561.05:181.46:395:58Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:422.76:501.15:311.86:385:59Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:274.52:322.38:081.25:172.26:376:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:134.310:041.06:366:00First Quarter28Fri
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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