34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

75°
H 76°
L 59°
SW
8mph
High tide
2:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 10:43 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 2:25 pm (5.5 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 - Jul 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:183.78:096.92:51-1.11:412.24:497:14Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:073.88:547.03:36-1.52:302.34:507:14Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:563.99:426.94:22-1.63:212.34:507:14Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:474.010:336.65:09-1.64:182.34:517:14Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:384.25:57-1.35:222.44:517:14Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:314.46:45-0.96:352.44:527:14Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:285.32:254.67:34-0.38:022.34:527:14Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:384.53:204.98:250.39:411.94:537:13Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:053.84:115.29:180.911:061.34:537:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:413.44:595.510:121.54:547:13Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:123.35:435.712:140.711:03 AM1.94:547:13Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:293.46:245.91:090.211:51 AM2.34:557:12Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:253.57:036.01:54-0.212:362.54:567:12Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:093.67:396.12:33-0.41:172.64:567:11Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:453.78:136.13:08-0.51:552.64:577:11New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:193.78:476.03:41-0.52:302.64:587:11New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:513.79:195.94:13-0.53:052.64:587:10New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:243.79:515.74:44-0.43:422.64:597:10New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:583.810:255.45:15-0.24:222.65:007:09Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:333.85:460.05:082.75:007:09Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:093.96:170.36:022.75:017:08Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:484.16:480.67:082.75:027:07Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:304.02:294.37:211.18:352.55:027:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:393.53:134.67:591.510:112.05:037:06First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:253.13:595.08:461.911:221.35:047:05First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:113.04:455.49:442.25:047:05First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:353.25:335.912:180.610:44 AM2.45:057:04Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:353.56:216.41:07-0.111:42 AM2.55:067:03Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:223.77:106.81:52-0.712:392.45:077:02Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:044.07:597.12:36-1.21:332.25:077:02Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:454.28:477.23:19-1.52:262.05:087:01Full Moon31Thu
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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