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 13h 14m 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 - Aug 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:424.810:086.54:19-1.14:001.55:097:00Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:274.911:005.95:01-0.84:571.55:096:59Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:145.15:44-0.46:011.55:106:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:055.26:280.27:121.55:116:57Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:024.42:005.27:150.98:391.45:126:56First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:233.83:025.38:091.510:111.25:126:55First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:043.44:065.49:162.011:280.85:136:54First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:423.45:055.610:302.35:146:53Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:573.65:585.712:280.411:35 AM2.45:156:52Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:473.86:445.81:170.112:292.45:156:51Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:244.07:255.91:58-0.11:132.35:166:50Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:544.18:015.92:32-0.21:502.25:176:49Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:214.28:345.83:03-0.12:242.15:186:48Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:474.29:055.73:31-0.12:562.05:186:47Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:154.39:365.53:580.13:302.05:196:46Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:434.410:095.24:250.34:061.95:206:45Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:134.410:434.84:510.54:451.95:216:44Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:454.511:214.45:190.85:302.05:216:42Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:194.55:481.26:232.05:226:41Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:083.912:584.66:191.67:302.05:236:40Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:133.41:484.76:552.09:021.85:246:39Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:593.12:514.87:472.410:311.45:246:38Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:503.23:585.19:062.611:340.85:256:36Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:043.44:585.510:262.65:266:35Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:543.85:546.012:250.311:31 AM2.45:266:34Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:344.16:456.41:09-0.212:282.15:276:32Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:114.57:356.61:50-0.61:201.75:286:31Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:474.88:236.72:30-0.82:111.35:296:30New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:255.19:116.53:09-0.83:011.05:296:29New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:045.410:006.13:48-0.63:520.85:306:27New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:455.510:525.64:28-0.24:460.75:316:26Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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