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 42m 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 - Oct 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:394.011:54 AM5.85:322.37:180.26:005:50Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:023.712:545.46:292.88:370.56:015:48Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:453.72:105.07:563.09:580.66:015:47Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:063.93:374.89:543.011:020.66:025:46Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:574.24:524.711:132.611:530.66:035:44Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:334.45:514.812:082.26:045:43Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:014.76:404.812:330.712:511.86:055:42Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:254.97:214.81:060.81:271.46:055:40Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:475.17:584.71:331.01:591.16:065:39Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:095.38:344.61:561.22:300.86:075:38New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:315.49:094.52:191.43:020.66:085:36New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:545.59:464.32:411.63:350.46:095:35New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:185.610:264.13:051.84:110.46:095:34New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:455.611:133.83:312.14:510.46:105:32Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:145.53:572.45:360.46:115:31Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:083.610:51 AM5.44:272.66:290.56:125:30Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:183.411:37 AM5.25:052.97:320.66:135:29Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:453.412:394.96:103.18:440.66:135:27First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:043.62:054.77:593.29:520.66:145:26First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:524.03:394.79:542.910:470.56:155:25First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:294.54:554.811:092.211:340.46:165:24Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:045.06:004.912:061.56:175:23Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:395.66:595.012:160.512:570.76:185:22Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:146.17:535.012:560.61:450.06:195:20Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:516.58:454.91:350.92:33-0.56:195:19Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:286.79:384.72:131.23:20-0.96:205:18Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:076.810:324.42:531.54:09-0.96:215:17Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:486.611:314.23:331.95:00-0.86:225:16Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:326.34:172.35:53-0.56:235:15Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:354.011:20 AM5.85:072.66:50-0.16:245:14Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:483.812:155.26:102.97:530.36:255:13Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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