34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

65°
H -°
L 59°
ENE
1mph
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 12h 50m 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 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:424.08:446.83:17-1.12:252.04:497:14New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:274.19:286.73:59-1.33:142.04:507:14New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:154.210:166.54:43-1.34:062.04:507:14Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:054.45:28-1.15:062.14:517:14Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:574.56:15-0.86:122.14:517:14Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:055.31:514.77:02-0.37:302.14:527:14First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:114.62:495.07:530.29:041.94:527:14First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:324.03:475.28:500.810:331.44:537:13First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:053.54:415.59:501.311:450.84:537:13First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:343.45:315.810:481.74:547:13Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:523.56:176.012:440.311:42 AM1.94:547:13Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:523.66:596.11:34-0.112:322.14:557:12Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:383.87:386.12:16-0.41:162.24:567:12Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:173.88:146.12:53-0.51:562.34:567:11Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:523.98:476.03:28-0.52:322.34:577:11Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:263.99:205.84:00-0.53:082.34:587:11Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:004.09:525.64:32-0.33:442.44:587:10Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:344.010:255.35:02-0.14:242.44:597:10Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:104.15:330.15:082.55:007:09Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:484.16:050.45:582.55:007:09Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:294.26:370.86:592.55:017:08Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:253.92:144.37:121.28:212.55:027:07Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:313.43:044.57:531.510:002.15:027:07Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:143.13:544.88:451.911:131.65:037:06Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:573.04:425.29:462.15:047:05Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:143.25:295.612:071.010:45 AM2.25:047:05Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:123.56:156.112:530.311:41 AM2.25:057:04Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:573.87:016.51:35-0.312:342.15:067:03Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:384.17:476.82:16-0.71:262.05:077:02New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:184.38:336.92:57-1.12:161.85:077:02New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:594.59:196.83:37-1.23:071.65:087:01New Moon31Sat
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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