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 34m 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 - Aug 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:264.49:357.04:02-1.53:191.95:097:00Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:094.610:256.54:45-1.34:151.85:106:59Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:544.711:185.85:27-0.95:151.75:106:58Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:394.96:08-0.36:221.75:116:57Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:175.01:285.06:500.47:391.75:126:56Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:254.12:215.17:341.19:141.55:126:55Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:573.53:195.28:251.810:451.15:136:54Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:503.24:175.39:292.311:560.75:146:53Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:343.35:125.510:402.75:156:52Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:403.66:025.612:530.311:43 AM2.85:156:51Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:223.86:475.71:370.012:352.85:166:50Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:533.97:265.92:14-0.11:172.75:176:49Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:183.98:025.92:47-0.21:522.55:186:48New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:424.08:345.93:16-0.22:252.45:186:47New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:074.19:065.83:43-0.22:582.35:196:46New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:334.19:375.74:09-0.13:322.25:206:45New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:004.210:105.44:350.14:102.15:216:43Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:284.310:454.95:010.44:512.15:216:42Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:574.411:264.45:270.75:392.05:226:41Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:294.55:531.16:372.05:236:40Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:173.91:064.76:211.67:511.95:246:39First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:303.31:544.86:532.19:281.65:246:37First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:313.02:575.17:392.510:531.05:256:36First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:283.14:055.49:022.811:560.45:266:35First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:423.45:095.910:312.95:266:34Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:263.86:076.312:47-0.211:41 AM2.75:276:32Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:034.17:016.71:32-0.712:412.35:286:31Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:374.47:516.92:14-1.01:341.95:296:30Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:124.78:406.92:54-1.12:251.55:296:29Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:485.09:276.63:33-1.03:161.25:306:27Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:265.210:176.04:11-0.64:081.05:316:26Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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