34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H 79°
L 60°
SW
8mph
High tide
3:45 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:05 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 3:45 pm (5.6 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 - Aug 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:133.56:215.61:210.311:59 AM2.95:167:07Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:373.67:025.71:560.012:452.75:177:06Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:583.87:385.92:26-0.11:242.55:187:05Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:203.98:126.02:54-0.22:002.35:187:04New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:434.18:455.93:20-0.32:362.15:197:03New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:074.29:185.83:46-0.23:132.05:207:02New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:344.49:535.54:11-0.13:531.85:217:01New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:014.610:315.04:360.24:381.75:217:00Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:314.811:164.55:030.55:291.75:226:59Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:055.05:301.06:281.65:236:58Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:103.912:455.25:591.57:421.55:246:57First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:263.31:365.36:322.09:181.25:246:56First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:232.92:435.57:182.410:460.75:256:55First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:243.03:585.88:432.811:520.15:266:53First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:383.45:066.110:232.85:266:52Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:223.76:076.412:45-0.411:40 AM2.65:276:51Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:584.17:016.61:30-0.812:422.25:286:50Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:324.47:516.72:11-0.91:371.85:296:49Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:054.88:386.52:49-0.92:271.45:296:48Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:385.09:236.13:25-0.73:161.25:306:46Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:135.210:095.63:58-0.34:041.05:316:45Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:485.310:564.94:310.34:541.05:326:44Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:235.411:474.25:020.95:481.15:326:43Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:015.35:321.56:471.25:336:41Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:493.612:425.16:012.18:021.45:346:40Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:173.11:334.96:312.69:411.35:356:39Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:003.12:444.87:123.011:041.15:356:38Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:443.34:024.89:153.25:366:36Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:173.65:075.012:020.810:58 AM3.15:376:35Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:383.85:585.212:450.511:54 AM2.95:376:34Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:553.96:405.51:190.312:362.65:386:32Waning Crescent31Tue
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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