34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H -°
L 59°
ESE
2mph
Low tide
10:43 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 16m at 10:43 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 3:45 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 1887

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:174.35:364.110:400.011:022.25:086:42First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:394.46:124.511:31-0.15:076:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:484.66:475.012:031.412:16-0.15:066:44Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:494.77:225.512:560.712:580.05:056:45Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:454.77:585.91:450.01:380.35:046:46Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:394.68:356.22:32-0.62:170.65:036:46Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:314.59:126.33:20-1.02:560.95:026:47Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:254.29:516.24:07-1.13:351.45:016:48Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:234.010:325.94:57-1.14:171.85:006:49Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:253.75:49-0.95:032.25:006:49Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:343.66:43-0.65:582.64:596:50Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:065.02:553.67:42-0.27:112.94:586:51Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:064.54:123.78:480.19:062.94:576:52Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:234.05:074.09:530.310:442.64:566:53Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:493.75:464.210:470.511:462.14:566:53Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:033.76:164.511:320.74:556:54Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:033.76:424.712:331.612:090.84:546:55Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:543.77:075.01:111.212:411.04:536:56Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:393.77:325.21:450.71:101.24:536:56Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:203.87:575.42:170.41:381.44:526:57Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:593.78:235.62:490.02:061.64:526:58New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:403.78:515.73:22-0.32:351.84:516:58New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:233.69:215.83:58-0.43:062.04:506:59New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:113.69:545.74:37-0.63:402.24:507:00New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:043.55:20-0.64:192.54:497:01Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:023.56:06-0.55:092.74:497:01Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:073.66:57-0.46:162.84:487:02Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:145.03:113.87:54-0.27:452.84:487:03First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:254.64:064.18:540.09:302.54:487:03First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:524.24:524.69:530.210:541.94:477:04First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:204.05:335.110:460.311:571.14:477:04First Quarter31Tue
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 56% 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 (56% 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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