34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

69°
H 73°
L 60°
SSE
6mph
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 7h 22m 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 - Jul 1884

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:463.15:025.110:071.84:507:14First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:103.15:435.312:161.010:57 AM2.04:507:14Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:163.26:215.51:040.611:43 AM2.24:507:14Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:033.46:575.61:430.312:242.34:517:14Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:393.57:305.82:170.01:022.44:517:14Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:113.68:035.92:48-0.21:392.44:527:14Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:433.78:355.93:19-0.32:162.34:527:14Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:153.89:075.93:50-0.42:532.34:537:13Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:503.99:405.74:21-0.43:312.34:547:13Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:254.010:165.54:53-0.44:142.34:547:13Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:024.25:26-0.25:032.34:557:12Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:414.36:000.16:002.34:557:12Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:244.56:360.47:082.24:567:12Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:404.12:134.87:160.88:352.04:577:11Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:593.53:075.18:041.310:081.54:577:11Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:433.24:035.59:031.611:220.94:587:10Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:183.24:585.910:091.94:597:10Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:343.55:516.312:220.211:12 AM2.04:597:09Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:333.76:426.71:13-0.412:132.05:007:09Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:224.07:326.92:00-0.91:091.95:017:08Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:054.38:196.92:44-1.22:021.85:017:08New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:474.59:056.73:26-1.22:531.75:027:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:304.69:506.44:07-1.13:431.65:037:06New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:124.710:365.84:47-0.84:351.75:037:06Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:554.811:245.25:25-0.35:301.85:047:05Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:394.86:030.26:301.95:057:04Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:154.51:264.86:400.87:401.95:057:04Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:153.82:174.87:181.49:101.95:067:03First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:363.33:154.88:031.910:381.65:077:02First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:233.04:124.99:032.311:451.25:087:01First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:023.15:055.110:142.55:087:00First Quarter31Thu
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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