34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H 74°
L 59°
SSE
4mph
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 4h 05m 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 1891

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:393.87:076.21:57-0.512:482.75:097:00Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:163.97:496.32:37-0.71:352.65:096:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:473.98:276.23:13-0.72:152.55:106:58New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:164.09:026.13:46-0.62:522.45:116:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:454.09:365.94:17-0.43:282.35:126:56New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:144.110:095.54:45-0.24:062.35:126:56Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:444.110:435.15:120.14:472.35:136:55Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:144.25:390.55:332.35:146:54Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:464.36:040.96:272.35:156:53Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:034.01:204.46:301.47:362.35:156:52Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:593.52:004.56:561.89:122.05:166:50First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:373.02:514.77:272.310:451.65:176:49First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:562.93:504.98:172.711:491.05:186:48First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:443.14:475.39:442.95:186:47Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:323.45:405.812:380.411:00 AM2.95:196:46Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:033.66:306.21:21-0.212:012.85:206:45Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:323.97:186.62:00-0.612:552.55:206:44Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:034.18:056.92:38-1.01:452.25:216:43Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:364.48:516.93:15-1.12:341.85:226:41Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:114.79:376.63:53-1.13:251.55:236:40Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:494.910:276.14:30-0.84:191.35:236:39Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:285.211:215.45:08-0.35:191.25:246:38Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:115.45:450.46:251.15:256:37Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:244.512:575.56:241.17:421.15:266:35Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:433.81:515.57:061.89:170.95:266:34Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:353.32:565.58:012.510:480.65:276:33Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:413.44:075.59:282.911:580.25:286:31Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:023.75:145.611:003.05:286:30Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:483.96:115.712:53-0.112:082.95:296:29Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:204.16:595.91:38-0.212:592.75:306:28Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:464.27:405.92:15-0.31:392.45:316:26Waning Crescent31Mon
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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