34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

75°
H 76°
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 1h 27m 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 - Dec 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:556.99:453.91:282.13:17-1.46:544:55New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:387.110:363.92:142.24:03-1.66:554:55New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:247.011:294.03:022.24:52-1.66:564:55Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:136.73:552.35:41-1.36:574:55Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:234.011:07 AM6.14:572.46:32-1.06:584:55Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:194.212:075.46:092.57:23-0.56:594:55Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:174.41:174.67:372.48:170.16:594:55First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:144.72:433.99:212.19:120.77:004:55First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:075.04:193.510:511.510:071.27:014:56First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:535.35:483.311:590.910:571.67:024:56Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:355.67:053.312:540.37:024:56Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:145.88:053.41:39-0.27:034:56Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:515.98:513.512:242.32:18-0.57:044:56Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:256.09:303.61:032.42:53-0.67:044:57Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:586.010:053.61:392.53:26-0.77:054:57Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:305.910:393.62:132.63:58-0.77:064:57Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:025.811:143.62:472.64:30-0.67:064:58Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:335.711:503.63:232.65:02-0.57:074:58Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:065.44:022.65:34-0.37:074:59Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:283.710:40 AM5.04:462.76:06-0.17:084:59Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:063.711:19 AM4.65:402.76:390.37:085:00Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:463.912:054.06:462.77:130.67:095:00Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:284.11:073.58:132.57:501.07:095:01Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:114.42:443.09:552.18:351.47:105:01Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:544.84:382.811:101.49:281.87:105:02Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:375.26:082.912:060.67:115:02Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:215.77:173.112:55-0.27:115:03Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:076.28:093.41:40-0.97:115:04Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:546.78:533.612:182.22:24-1.47:125:05Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:427.09:363.81:132.13:07-1.87:125:05New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:307.110:164.12:062.03:51-1.97:125:06New Moon31Fri
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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