34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

61°
H 75°
L 59°
NNE
1mph
Low tide
7:08 am

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 47m at 7:08 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1893

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:563.29:455.64:59-0.53:162.84:467:05Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:503.25:40-0.43:482.94:467:06Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:483.26:23-0.34:303.14:467:07Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:493.47:08-0.25:393.24:467:07Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:353.67:550.07:143.24:467:08Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:504.44:083.98:440.29:062.94:457:08Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:103.94:374.39:300.510:362.34:457:09Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:463.65:064.910:140.711:391.54:457:09Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:113.55:385.410:551.14:457:10Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:273.56:136.012:330.611:36 AM1.44:457:10Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:363.56:526.51:23-0.312:191.74:457:11Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:363.67:346.92:12-1.01:042.04:457:11New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:333.78:187.13:00-1.51:512.24:457:11New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:283.79:057.13:49-1.82:402.44:457:12New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:253.89:546.94:40-1.83:322.54:457:12Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:213.85:30-1.64:302.64:457:12Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:163.96:21-1.35:372.74:457:13Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:124.07:11-0.86:542.74:457:13Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:415.03:074.38:01-0.28:282.64:467:13First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:494.33:574.68:510.310:062.24:467:14First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:123.64:394.89:400.911:231.64:467:14First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:423.25:175.110:231.44:467:14First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:093.15:505.312:231.111:02 AM1.94:477:14Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:243.16:235.51:120.511:38 AM2.24:477:14Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:223.26:545.71:520.112:132.54:477:14Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:063.37:265.82:28-0.212:492.74:477:14Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:443.47:585.93:01-0.41:252.84:487:14Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:203.48:306.03:35-0.52:012.84:487:15Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:563.59:035.94:09-0.62:382.84:497:15Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:333.59:375.94:43-0.63:152.84:497:15Full Moon30Fri
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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