34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

66°
H 75°
L 59°
E
1mph
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 6h 50m 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 - Sep 1892

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:453.65:105.212:130.710:45 AM3.35:326:24Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:543.76:025.612:550.311:47 AM3.15:336:22Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:103.96:485.91:31-0.112:352.75:336:21Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:304.27:316.22:03-0.41:182.35:346:20Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:544.48:136.42:35-0.62:011.85:356:18Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:214.88:566.33:06-0.62:451.45:356:17Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:505.19:415.93:37-0.43:321.05:366:16Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:235.410:305.44:080.04:240.85:376:14Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:585.611:274.74:410.65:210.65:386:13Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:385.85:151.26:250.65:386:11Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:364.012:245.85:511.97:420.65:396:10Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:103.41:215.76:332.59:180.55:406:09Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:273.32:365.57:393.110:450.25:406:07Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:103.74:015.59:423.311:52-0.15:416:06Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:004.05:155.611:183.15:426:04Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:354.36:155.812:45-0.312:212.75:426:03Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:034.57:055.91:28-0.41:092.25:436:02Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:284.67:485.82:04-0.31:501.95:446:00Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:514.88:265.62:34-0.12:261.55:455:59New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:134.99:015.43:000.23:001.35:455:57New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:355.09:365.03:230.63:341.15:465:56New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:565.110:134.63:431.04:101.05:475:54New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:185.110:534.24:031.44:481.05:475:53Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:395.111:403.74:221.95:301.15:485:52Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:035.04:402.36:201.25:495:50Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:443.311:32 AM4.94:512.77:251.35:505:49Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:124.79:001.35:505:47First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:204.610:291.05:515:46First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:104.611:270.65:525:45First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:033.84:344.910:453.45:535:43First Quarter30Fri
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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