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 5h 10m 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 - Feb 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:094.56:402.712:010.87:035:35Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:034.87:233.012:450.27:025:36Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:525.27:523.31:22-0.37:025:37Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:375.68:203.612:102.21:56-0.77:015:38Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:205.98:503.91:001.92:30-1.07:005:39Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:026.19:214.21:461.63:03-1.26:595:40New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:446.29:554.52:321.33:37-1.26:585:41New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:276.010:314.83:191.04:12-1.06:575:42New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:145.611:105.04:090.84:49-0.76:565:43Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:045.011:535.15:040.75:26-0.26:565:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:024.26:050.76:060.46:555:45Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:405.21:113.57:160.76:501.06:545:46First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:355.22:463.08:460.67:451.66:535:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:425.14:432.910:210.49:062.16:525:48First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:555.26:173.111:370.010:392.26:515:49First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:045.37:163.412:36-0.46:495:50Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:045.47:563.71:24-0.66:485:51Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:555.58:283.912:501.92:03-0.76:475:52Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:395.58:564.11:361.62:37-0.76:465:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:175.59:224.22:161.43:06-0.66:455:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:525.39:484.32:511.23:33-0.46:445:54Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:255.010:144.43:251.13:57-0.16:435:55Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:594.710:404.54:001.04:200.26:425:56Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:334.311:084.54:371.04:440.66:405:57Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:093.911:364.45:171.15:080.96:395:58Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:523.46:031.15:321.36:385:59Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:084.412:462.96:581.25:561.76:376:00Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:474.32:182.58:151.36:222.16:356:01Third Quarter28Wed
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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