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 28m 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 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:585.010:385.84:37-0.74:341.35:167:07Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:415.311:335.15:16-0.35:351.25:167:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:275.45:560.36:441.25:177:05Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:374.31:185.56:380.98:051.25:187:04Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:563.72:175.67:251.69:401.05:197:03Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:413.33:245.68:272.111:040.65:197:02Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:303.34:315.79:492.55:207:01Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:493.55:315.812:100.211:07 AM2.65:217:00Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:403.86:255.91:03-0.112:102.55:226:59Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:164.07:106.01:46-0.31:012.35:226:58Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:464.17:506.02:22-0.31:432.25:236:57Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:134.38:265.92:54-0.22:202.05:246:56New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:384.48:595.73:21-0.12:551.95:256:55New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:044.59:325.43:470.13:291.85:256:54New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:304.610:045.14:110.44:051.75:266:53New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:574.610:394.74:350.74:451.75:276:52Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:264.711:184.24:591.05:291.75:286:51Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:564.75:241.46:201.85:286:49Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:043.712:324.75:491.87:251.85:296:48Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:073.21:164.76:162.28:561.75:306:47First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:572.92:194.86:512.610:281.45:316:46First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:053.03:345.08:062.811:310.95:316:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:173.34:405.39:542.95:326:43First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:543.65:375.712:190.411:10 AM2.75:336:42Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:253.96:296.112:59-0.112:092.35:336:41Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:564.37:186.41:37-0.41:021.85:346:40Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:284.78:066.52:13-0.61:521.45:356:38Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:025.18:536.32:49-0.62:410.95:366:37Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:385.59:416.03:25-0.43:320.65:366:36Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:165.810:335.44:020.04:260.45:376:34Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:585.911:314.84:400.55:240.45:386:33Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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