34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

61°
H 76°
L 59°
NE
3mph
Low tide
6:38 am

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 2h 17m at 6:38 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:26 pm (5.5 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 - Aug 1896

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:582.72:474.77:082.411:031.55:096:59Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:464.95:106:59Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:455.212:051.05:116:58Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:113.35:385.512:520.510:53 AM3.15:116:57Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:263.56:265.91:300.011:55 AM3.05:126:56Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:453.77:106.32:04-0.412:472.75:136:55Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:083.97:526.62:37-0.71:342.45:146:54New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:344.18:346.63:09-0.92:202.15:146:53New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:034.49:176.53:41-0.93:071.85:156:52New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:354.710:026.14:13-0.73:581.55:166:51New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:095.010:525.44:46-0.34:531.35:176:50Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:475.311:484.65:190.25:551.25:176:49Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:285.55:520.97:071.15:186:47Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:583.81:165.66:271.68:350.95:196:46First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:363.22:165.77:072.210:120.65:206:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:543.13:295.78:082.811:310.15:206:44First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:443.44:425.89:553.15:216:43Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:353.75:466.012:32-0.211:25 AM3.05:226:42Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:093.96:426.21:22-0.512:302.75:236:40Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:374.17:286.22:03-0.61:202.45:236:39Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:024.38:096.12:38-0.62:022.15:246:38Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:264.48:455.93:09-0.42:391.95:256:37Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:504.59:205.63:35-0.23:151.75:256:36Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:144.79:535.24:000.23:511.65:266:34Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:384.810:284.74:220.64:291.55:276:33Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:024.811:064.24:431.05:111.55:286:32Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:284.911:513.75:031.55:581.65:286:30Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:554.95:212.06:551.65:296:29Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:533.112:304.85:332.48:191.75:306:28Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:204.810:121.45:306:26Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:394.811:251.05:316:25Third Quarter31Mon
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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