34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

65°
H -°
L 58°
S
4mph
High tide
12:34 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:12 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 45m at 12:34 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jul 1899

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:453.14:405.79:471.74:497:14Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:223.15:305.912:090.410:46 AM2.14:507:14Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:373.36:166.01:05-0.111:41 AM2.44:507:14Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:293.57:006.11:52-0.412:332.54:517:14Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:093.67:406.22:32-0.61:192.54:517:14Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:433.78:166.13:08-0.72:002.54:527:14New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:143.88:516.03:41-0.62:372.54:527:14New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:453.89:245.84:11-0.53:142.44:537:13New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:163.99:565.54:41-0.43:522.44:537:13New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:474.010:305.25:09-0.24:342.44:547:13Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:204.15:370.15:212.44:547:13Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:534.26:040.56:162.44:557:12Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:294.36:320.97:222.44:567:12Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:353.62:094.57:001.38:512.24:567:12First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:503.12:564.77:331.710:261.74:577:11First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:492.83:475.08:172.111:341.14:577:11First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:392.84:385.49:222.44:587:10First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:563.15:295.912:260.410:33 AM2.64:597:10Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:453.36:196.31:11-0.211:37 AM2.54:597:09Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:233.67:086.71:53-0.712:362.45:007:09Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:593.97:567.02:34-1.11:312.15:017:08Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:364.28:447.03:13-1.42:251.95:027:07Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:144.59:316.73:53-1.43:181.75:027:07Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:554.810:216.24:32-1.14:141.55:037:06Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:375.011:145.55:11-0.75:151.45:047:05Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:215.25:51-0.16:221.45:047:05Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:134.71:095.46:300.57:381.35:057:04Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:243.92:025.47:121.39:121.25:067:03Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:003.23:025.58:011.910:430.85:067:03Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:003.14:065.69:082.411:550.45:077:02Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:413.35:075.710:292.75:087:01Waning 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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