34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H 74°
L 60°
SSE
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 6h 06m 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 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:264.99:145.53:130.23:111.35:386:32New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:535.09:495.13:400.53:471.35:396:31New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:205.010:264.74:050.84:251.25:406:29Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:485.011:064.34:301.25:051.35:406:28Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:184.911:513.94:551.65:511.45:416:27Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:504.85:212.06:441.55:426:25Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:493.412:304.75:492.47:561.65:436:24First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:173.11:254.66:232.79:321.55:436:22First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:293.12:444.67:273.010:481.25:446:21First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:523.44:034.79:283.111:410.95:456:20First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:273.65:055.010:522.95:456:18Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:534.05:575.412:220.511:47 AM2.55:466:17Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:204.36:445.712:580.212:342.05:476:15Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:474.77:295.91:310.11:191.55:486:14Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:175.18:145.92:040.02:031.05:486:13Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:495.58:595.82:370.02:490.65:496:11Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:235.89:475.53:110.33:370.25:506:10Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:006.110:405.03:470.64:280.15:506:08Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:426.111:394.54:261.15:250.15:516:07Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:286.05:071.66:280.25:526:05Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:494.012:235.85:552.17:420.45:526:04Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:163.71:295.56:572.59:080.45:536:03Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:593.72:505.38:282.810:270.45:546:01Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:194.04:125.210:142.711:310.35:556:00Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:134.35:225.311:292.45:555:58Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:534.66:195.312:210.212:262.05:565:57Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:254.87:085.31:030.31:121.65:575:56Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:545.07:505.21:380.41:511.25:585:54Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:195.28:275.12:080.72:261.05:585:53New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:445.39:034.92:330.92:590.85:595:51New Moon30Sun
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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