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 48m 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 - Nov 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:103.91:234.77:363.19:010.66:265:12Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:194.12:474.29:323.010:050.86:275:11Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:084.34:114.010:542.610:561.06:285:10Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:434.65:204.011:512.111:371.26:295:09Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:124.86:174.012:351.66:305:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:385.17:054.012:111.31:131.16:305:08Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:035.37:474.012:401.51:460.76:315:07Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:285.68:264.01:071.72:180.36:325:06Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:535.79:054.01:331.92:500.06:335:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:195.99:443.92:012.03:24-0.26:345:05New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:476.010:273.82:302.24:00-0.36:355:04New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:176.011:143.73:012.44:40-0.36:365:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:515.93:352.55:23-0.36:375:02Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:073.610:31 AM5.74:142.76:10-0.26:385:02Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:043.611:19 AM5.35:072.97:010.06:395:01Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:073.812:184.96:213.07:580.26:405:01First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:084.01:364.57:592.98:580.46:415:00First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:004.43:114.19:462.59:550.66:424:59First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:444.94:394.011:041.710:460.86:434:59First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:255.55:544.012:040.96:444:59Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:046.06:594.112:570.16:454:58Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:446.47:574.212:181.31:45-0.56:464:58Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:256.78:504.21:021.52:31-1.06:474:57Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:056.99:414.21:461.83:16-1.26:484:57Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:466.810:324.12:292.04:01-1.26:494:57Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:276.611:244.03:122.24:47-1.16:494:56Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:096.23:582.45:32-0.86:504:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:184.010:53 AM5.64:492.66:18-0.46:514:56Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:133.911:40 AM5.15:482.87:050.16:524:56Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:124.012:344.47:002.97:540.56:534:55Third Quarter30Thu
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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