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 35m 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 - Nov 1887

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:045.610:134.12:531.83:540.36:195:05Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:295.610:583.93:192.04:310.26:195:04Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:575.511:503.73:462.35:120.36:205:03Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:285.44:152.65:580.36:215:03Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:533.511:07 AM5.24:502.96:520.46:225:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:113.511:57 AM4.95:433.27:550.56:235:01Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:373.61:064.67:133.39:050.56:245:00Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:333.92:384.49:133.210:070.56:254:59Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:124.34:074.510:402.610:590.46:264:58Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:464.85:194.611:401.911:440.46:274:58Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:195.36:224.712:321.16:284:57Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:545.87:204.812:260.51:200.36:294:56Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:306.38:144.81:070.72:07-0.36:304:56New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:066.69:074.71:470.92:54-0.86:314:55New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:456.810:014.52:271.33:42-1.16:324:54New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:246.710:584.33:081.64:32-1.16:334:54New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:076.53:522.05:24-1.06:344:53Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:004.110:52 AM6.14:402.46:18-0.76:354:53Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:074.011:43 AM5.55:372.87:16-0.36:364:52Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:224.012:434.96:503.08:190.16:374:52First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:394.11:584.48:363.19:250.46:384:51First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:384.33:264.010:222.810:230.76:384:51First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:224.64:453.811:312.311:110.96:394:50First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:564.85:513.812:211.76:404:50Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:255.06:453.81:021.36:414:50Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:515.37:323.812:241.31:370.86:424:49Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:165.58:133.812:541.52:080.46:434:49Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:425.78:523.81:221.72:390.16:444:49Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:085.89:303.81:501.93:11-0.16:454:49Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:355.910:113.82:192.13:44-0.36:464:48Full Moon30Wed
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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