34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H -°
L 60°
WSW
6mph
Low tide
10:43 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 13m at 10:43 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1888

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:145.42:033.37:31-0.26:412.15:446:20Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:145.13:533.28:55-0.18:012.55:436:20Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:314.85:273.510:19-0.210:032.65:416:21Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:584.66:253.811:26-0.311:292.35:406:22Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:134.77:044.112:20-0.45:396:23Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:154.77:364.312:291.91:04-0.35:376:24Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:054.88:024.51:161.41:41-0.25:366:24Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:484.78:264.71:551.12:110.05:356:25Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:264.68:494.82:290.82:380.35:336:26New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:014.49:124.93:000.53:010.65:326:27New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:374.29:345.03:320.43:240.95:316:27New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:134.09:585.04:040.33:471.25:296:28New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:543.710:224.94:390.24:101.65:286:29Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:403.410:494.85:180.34:351.95:276:30Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:383.16:030.44:592.35:266:30Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:002.96:560.55:252.65:246:31Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:024.58:050.65:236:32First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:004.25:313.29:260.58:303.05:226:33First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:284.15:573.510:340.310:272.85:216:34First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:014.26:213.811:250.111:312.25:206:34First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:114.46:464.312:07-0.15:186:35Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:114.77:144.712:221.612:46-0.25:176:36Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:054.97:455.21:090.91:23-0.25:166:37Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:574.98:175.71:550.21:590.05:156:37Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:484.98:526.02:41-0.42:360.35:146:38Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:404.69:296.23:29-0.93:140.75:136:39Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:364.310:096.24:19-1.13:531.25:126:40Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:374.010:546.05:13-1.14:361.65:106:41Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:463.76:11-1.05:262.15:096:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:073.57:14-0.76:282.65:086:42Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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