34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

69°
H -°
L 59°
SE
5mph
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 1h 21m 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 - Oct 1887

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:585.19:075.02:490.73:021.15:535:43Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:215.19:414.83:121.03:331.05:545:42Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:455.210:174.53:361.34:070.95:545:40Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:105.210:574.14:001.64:440.95:555:39Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:365.111:463.84:252.05:271.05:565:37Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:065.04:522.36:161.15:575:36Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:493.511:44 AM4.95:212.77:171.15:575:35Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:213.312:354.76:013.08:381.15:585:33Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:203.41:504.67:243.39:590.95:595:32Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:233.73:234.79:313.210:590.66:005:31Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:574.04:394.910:522.811:470.36:015:29Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:274.45:405.211:482.36:015:28Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:574.96:365.512:280.112:381.66:025:27Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:295.37:275.61:070.01:250.96:035:26Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:025.88:185.61:450.12:110.36:045:24New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:376.19:085.42:220.32:59-0.26:055:23New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:136.410:015.13:000.63:48-0.46:055:22New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:526.410:584.73:381.14:40-0.56:065:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:356.34:191.65:36-0.46:075:19Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:024.311:22 AM6.05:052.16:38-0.26:085:18Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:164.012:165.65:582.67:470.16:095:17Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:473.91:235.17:123.09:050.36:105:16First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:204.02:484.79:073.110:180.46:105:15First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:244.34:124.610:462.811:160.46:115:14First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:074.65:224.611:492.46:125:13Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:414.86:184.612:030.512:371.96:135:11Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:085.07:044.612:420.71:161.56:145:10Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:325.17:444.61:140.91:501.16:155:09Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:555.38:214.51:411.12:200.86:165:08Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:185.48:574.42:051.32:500.66:175:07Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:415.59:344.22:291.53:210.46:185:06Full Moon31Mon
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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