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 35m 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 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:435.95:191.16:280.55:386:32Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:374.112:345.86:021.77:430.75:396:30Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:003.61:355.56:532.39:130.75:406:29Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:523.42:505.38:072.710:380.65:416:28Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:313.64:095.39:522.911:430.45:416:26Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:323.95:165.411:152.75:426:25Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:134.26:125.412:350.212:142.45:436:23Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:444.36:585.51:160.21:002.15:436:22Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:094.57:375.51:500.21:381.85:446:21Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:314.78:125.42:180.42:111.65:456:19New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:534.88:455.22:420.52:431.45:466:18New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:164.99:185.03:040.73:151.25:466:16New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:395.09:524.73:261.03:481.15:476:15New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:035.110:294.43:481.34:251.15:486:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:285.111:104.04:121.65:061.15:486:12Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:565.14:361.95:531.25:496:11Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:013.611:30 AM5.05:012.36:511.25:506:09Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:113.312:154.95:282.68:061.35:516:08First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:593.11:184.86:102.99:351.15:516:07First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:503.32:454.97:513.110:450.85:526:05First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:413.64:095.19:533.011:360.45:536:04First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:144.05:165.411:092.65:536:02Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:454.46:135.712:190.112:072.05:546:01Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:174.97:065.812:580.012:591.35:555:59Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:505.47:575.81:360.01:480.75:565:58Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:245.98:475.72:120.12:360.15:565:57Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:006.29:375.42:480.43:25-0.25:575:55Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:386.410:314.93:250.84:17-0.35:585:54Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:196.411:314.44:041.35:11-0.35:585:52Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:036.24:451.86:11-0.15:595:51Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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