34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

74°
H 75°
L 60°
SSW
9mph
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 4h 16m 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 - Jun 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:523.68:436.23:26-0.82:222.14:547:12Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:363.79:226.24:05-1.03:022.24:537:13Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:233.710:036.14:47-1.13:482.34:537:13Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:123.85:31-1.04:412.44:537:14Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:033.96:17-0.85:452.44:537:14Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:574.17:04-0.57:022.44:527:15Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:474.72:524.57:55-0.18:372.24:527:16Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:064.13:464.98:490.410:131.74:527:16Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:393.64:355.39:450.811:281.04:527:17Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:083.45:215.710:391.24:527:17Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:273.56:066.112:290.311:30 AM1.54:527:17Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:343.66:506.31:22-0.312:191.84:527:18Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:293.77:316.52:08-0.81:072.04:527:18Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:173.88:126.52:51-1.01:522.14:527:19New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:023.88:516.33:32-1.12:352.24:527:19New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:453.89:296.14:11-1.03:172.34:527:19New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:283.810:065.74:50-0.83:592.44:527:20Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:103.95:26-0.54:462.54:527:20Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:523.96:02-0.25:372.64:537:20Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:364.06:370.26:362.74:537:20Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:084.32:224.17:130.67:522.64:537:21First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:013.73:094.27:501.09:312.44:537:21First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:173.23:544.58:331.410:532.04:537:21First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:582.94:354.89:211.711:521.44:547:21First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:282.95:135.110:112.04:547:21Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:413.05:515.412:380.811:00 AM2.24:547:21Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:363.26:295.81:180.311:46 AM2.34:557:21Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:193.47:086.21:56-0.212:332.34:557:22Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:573.67:486.42:33-0.61:192.34:557:22Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:353.88:286.63:10-1.02:052.24:567:22Full Moon30Fri
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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