34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

73°
H 74°
L 60°
S
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 4h 22m 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 - Jul 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:154.09:116.63:48-1.22:532.14:567:21Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:564.19:566.44:27-1.23:442.04:577:21Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:404.310:445.95:08-1.14:402.04:577:21Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:254.65:49-0.75:442.04:587:21Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:134.86:31-0.36:561.94:587:21Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:404.62:055.17:150.38:241.74:597:21Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:573.83:015.38:040.910:001.34:597:21Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:353.33:585.69:011.511:190.75:007:20Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:153.24:535.910:051.95:007:20Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:413.35:466.112:230.211:07 AM2.25:017:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:453.56:346.31:17-0.312:062.35:017:20Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:323.77:196.32:02-0.612:582.35:027:19Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:113.98:006.32:42-0.71:452.35:037:19New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:454.08:386.23:18-0.72:262.35:037:19New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:184.09:136.03:51-0.63:052.25:047:18New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:514.19:485.74:23-0.43:442.25:057:18New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:234.210:225.34:52-0.24:252.25:057:17Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:564.210:584.85:200.15:102.25:067:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:304.35:480.56:002.35:077:16Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:074.46:160.96:592.35:077:16Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:233.71:484.46:451.38:192.25:087:15First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:273.22:364.67:171.89:591.95:097:14First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:142.83:304.87:592.211:141.55:097:14First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:102.84:235.19:032.55:107:13First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:333.05:135.512:090.910:15 AM2.65:117:12Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:223.36:015.912:530.311:18 AM2.65:117:12Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:593.66:476.31:32-0.212:152.45:127:11Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:323.97:326.62:09-0.61:072.25:137:10Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:054.28:166.72:45-0.91:571.95:147:09Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:414.59:016.73:22-1.02:471.65:147:09Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:184.89:486.43:59-1.03:391.45:157:08Full Moon31Mon
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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