34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

75°
H -°
L 60°
WSW
9mph
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 4h 28m 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 - Nov 1888

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:205.57:355.012:560.51:350.66:195:05Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:516.08:255.01:310.62:190.06:205:04New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:246.49:164.82:070.83:05-0.56:215:03New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:006.610:114.62:441.23:53-0.96:225:02New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:396.711:114.33:231.64:45-1.06:235:01Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:236.54:062.05:41-0.96:245:00Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:184.111:12 AM6.24:552.46:42-0.66:254:59Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:343.912:115.75:572.87:50-0.36:264:59Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:004.01:225.17:223.19:03-0.16:274:58First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:174.22:504.79:213.010:110.16:284:57First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:124.54:164.510:532.511:070.36:294:56First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:544.95:284.411:562.011:530.56:304:56Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:295.16:284.312:471.46:314:55Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:595.37:194.312:330.81:290.96:324:54Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:255.58:044.21:051.12:050.66:334:54Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:505.68:444.11:341.42:380.36:334:53Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:145.79:234.01:591.73:090.16:344:53Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:385.810:033.82:242.03:410.06:354:52Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:035.710:463.72:492.24:14-0.16:364:52Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:295.611:343.63:162.54:510.06:374:51Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:575.53:452.75:310.06:384:51Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:293.510:30 AM5.34:172.96:160.26:394:50Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:343.511:09 AM5.04:583.17:060.36:404:50Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:513.511:59 AM4.66:053.38:020.56:414:50Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:563.71:084.37:483.49:030.56:424:49Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:354.12:424.09:453.09:580.66:434:49Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:064.44:124.010:582.410:460.76:444:49Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:364.95:254.011:521.611:290.86:454:49Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:085.46:304.112:400.86:464:49Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:426.07:294.212:100.91:270.06:474:48Waning Crescent30Fri
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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