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 54m 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 - Dec 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:114.11:413.88:382.88:460.96:544:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:024.33:093.410:172.59:381.36:554:55Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:444.54:373.211:251.910:251.56:564:55Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:194.85:523.212:151.46:574:55Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:505.16:533.312:560.96:574:55Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:215.47:423.41:320.46:584:55Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:515.68:233.512:182.12:060.06:594:55Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:225.99:013.612:542.22:39-0.47:004:55New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:546.19:393.71:302.33:13-0.67:014:55New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:276.210:193.72:062.33:49-0.87:014:56New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:036.211:013.82:452.34:26-0.97:024:56New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:416.111:453.93:272.45:06-0.97:034:56Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:235.84:152.45:47-0.77:034:56Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:324.011:11 AM5.45:132.56:30-0.47:044:57Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:214.212:084.86:232.57:160.07:054:57Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:134.41:194.17:492.38:060.47:054:57First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:074.82:523.69:311.99:020.97:064:58First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:595.24:323.310:561.210:001.37:074:58First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:495.75:593.312:020.47:074:58Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:376.17:113.512:57-0.37:084:59Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:236.48:083.71:45-0.87:084:59Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:086.68:563.812:422.02:29-1.27:095:00Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:516.69:403.91:312.03:11-1.37:095:00Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:336.610:224.02:182.13:51-1.37:105:01Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:136.311:034.03:022.14:29-1.17:105:02Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:525.911:444.03:462.25:06-0.87:105:02Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:315.44:322.35:42-0.47:115:03Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:254.011:10 AM4.95:222.36:160.07:115:03Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:074.111:53 AM4.36:192.46:490.57:115:04Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:524.112:433.67:292.47:240.97:125:05Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:404.21:543.19:082.38:091.47:125:06Third Quarter31Sun
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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