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 59m 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 - Sep 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:134.17:185.61:480.21:132.25:396:31Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:324.47:545.72:140.11:481.95:406:30New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:534.68:295.62:380.12:241.65:406:28New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:164.99:055.53:020.33:011.35:416:27New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:405.19:445.13:260.53:411.05:426:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:085.410:284.73:520.84:260.85:426:24Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:385.511:194.24:191.25:160.75:436:23Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:155.64:481.76:150.75:446:21Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:223.711:59 AM5.65:202.17:270.75:446:20Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:503.312:575.55:592.58:570.65:456:19First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:533.22:155.57:032.910:230.45:466:17First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:293.53:435.59:033.111:280.05:476:16First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:183.94:595.710:472.85:476:14Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:544.36:025.912:19-0.211:56 AM2.35:486:13Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:274.76:566.01:03-0.312:521.75:496:12Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:585.07:465.91:41-0.31:411.25:496:10Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:285.48:325.72:16-0.12:260.85:506:09Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:585.69:165.32:480.33:090.55:516:07Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:285.710:004.93:170.73:520.45:526:06Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:585.810:474.43:461.24:360.45:526:04Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:295.611:393.94:131.75:220.65:536:03Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:015.44:402.26:130.85:546:02Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:423.511:38 AM5.25:072.67:151.05:546:00Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:143.212:234.95:343.08:381.25:555:59Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:314.610:061.15:565:57Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:083.63:064.58:563.411:081.05:575:56Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:293.84:264.610:483.211:520.85:575:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:474.05:244.811:412.85:585:53Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:034.36:124.912:270.612:222.35:595:52Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:214.56:545.112:570.612:581.86:005:50Waning Crescent30Thu
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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