34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H -°
L 60°
W
6mph
Low tide
9:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 9:01 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:31 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 1895

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:035.79:094.01:471.72:540.26:195:05Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:265.99:523.82:102.03:29-0.16:205:04Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:516.010:403.72:332.34:08-0.26:205:03Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:206.111:383.52:582.54:51-0.26:215:03Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:536.03:222.85:41-0.26:225:02Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:473.310:35 AM5.83:483.06:38-0.16:235:01Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:173.311:27 AM5.54:253.27:420.06:245:00Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:523.512:365.26:053.48:500.16:254:59Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:333.82:044.88:223.49:510.16:264:58Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:024.33:384.610:142.810:420.26:274:58Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:324.84:584.511:242.011:250.46:284:57Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:025.36:074.412:211.16:294:56Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:345.97:114.312:040.71:120.36:304:55Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:066.48:094.212:411.12:00-0.46:314:55Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:416.79:044.11:171.52:46-0.96:324:54New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:166.89:594.01:531.93:32-1.26:334:54New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:526.810:563.82:292.34:18-1.26:344:53New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:306.511:573.73:062.65:07-1.06:354:53Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:106.13:462.95:57-0.76:364:52Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:033.610:54 AM5.64:303.16:50-0.36:374:52Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:173.611:44 AM5.15:303.37:450.16:384:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:323.712:444.56:563.48:430.46:394:51First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:233.92:024.09:053.39:370.76:394:50First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:564.23:313.710:412.810:230.96:404:50First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:224.44:503.511:392.211:001.26:414:50First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:464.85:563.512:241.66:424:49Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:095.16:543.51:021.06:434:49Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:325.47:463.512:001.81:370.56:444:49Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:585.78:323.512:292.02:110.06:454:49Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:256.09:163.612:592.22:46-0.46:464:48Full Moon30Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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