34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

65°
H -°
L 59°
ENE
3mph
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 44m 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 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:295.611:494.95:080.45:450.85:316:25Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:175.55:501.06:510.95:326:23Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:564.21:105.36:351.68:101.05:336:22First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:203.72:135.27:302.29:401.05:346:21First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:083.53:275.18:512.610:590.85:346:19First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:433.74:385.110:262.85:356:18First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:443.95:385.212:000.511:37 AM2.65:366:16Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:244.16:285.312:480.412:292.45:366:15Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:534.37:095.41:270.31:092.25:376:14Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:184.47:455.52:000.31:432.05:386:12Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:414.68:185.52:280.32:141.75:396:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:044.78:505.42:540.42:441.55:396:09Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:284.89:225.23:180.63:161.45:406:08Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:534.99:564.93:420.83:501.35:416:07Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:194.910:324.64:071.04:281.25:416:05Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:475.011:154.24:341.45:101.35:426:04Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:195.05:021.75:591.35:436:02Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:073.811:57 AM4.95:322.17:001.35:446:01Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:193.412:464.96:102.58:191.35:445:59Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:063.31:544.97:092.89:481.05:455:58Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:463.53:185.08:503.010:580.65:465:57Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:453.84:335.310:252.811:510.25:465:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:274.25:365.611:322.35:475:54Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:044.66:335.912:37-0.112:281.85:485:52Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:395.07:256.11:19-0.31:191.25:495:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:145.48:146.11:58-0.32:070.75:495:50New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:505.89:035.92:36-0.12:550.35:505:48New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:276.09:535.53:140.23:440.15:515:47New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:056.010:465.03:520.64:350.05:515:45Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:465.911:454.54:311.25:300.15:525:44Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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