34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H -°
L 59°
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 5h 55m 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 - Jun 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:263.35:27-0.34:072.84:467:05Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:233.36:08-0.24:473.04:467:06Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:283.46:530.05:443.14:467:07Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:303.57:420.27:073.24:467:07Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:404.34:133.88:350.38:563.04:467:08First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:554.04:464.19:270.510:282.64:457:08First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:283.75:154.610:140.711:291.94:457:09First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:503.65:455.110:570.84:457:09Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:013.76:185.612:211.111:39 AM1.04:457:10Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:063.86:546.11:080.312:201.34:457:10Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:043.97:326.61:55-0.51:031.54:457:11Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:593.98:136.92:41-1.11:471.74:457:11Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:544.08:567.03:29-1.52:331.94:457:11Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:504.09:426.94:18-1.73:222.14:457:12Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:484.010:326.55:09-1.64:152.34:457:12Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:464.06:01-1.45:172.54:457:12Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:474.16:54-1.06:302.64:457:13Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:265.32:494.37:48-0.57:592.64:457:13Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:354.63:474.58:450.09:412.34:467:13Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:574.04:374.89:410.511:051.84:467:13Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:243.65:195.110:320.94:467:14Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:453.45:575.412:101.211:17 AM1.44:467:14Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:573.46:315.61:020.711:57 AM1.74:477:14Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:553.47:025.71:450.312:332.04:477:14Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:423.57:335.82:220.01:062.34:477:14Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:223.58:035.92:55-0.21:392.44:477:14New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:003.58:335.93:27-0.42:122.54:487:14New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:383.69:035.94:00-0.42:452.64:487:15New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:173.69:355.84:33-0.53:212.74:497:15New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:583.610:085.65:07-0.43:592.84:497:14Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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