34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

65°
H 73°
L 58°
ENE
4mph
Low tide
5:46 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 5:46 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:08 pm (5.3 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 - Jan 1901

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:076.27:563.61:32-0.87:054:59Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:556.58:433.812:282.02:17-1.27:055:00Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:406.69:253.91:212.02:58-1.47:055:01Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:236.510:054.02:091.93:38-1.47:055:01Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:046.310:454.12:551.94:15-1.27:055:02Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:445.911:244.13:401.94:51-0.97:065:03Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:235.54:252.05:26-0.57:065:04Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:034.211:03 AM4.95:142.05:58-0.17:065:05Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:434.211:45 AM4.26:082.16:300.47:065:06Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:244.212:333.67:122.27:010.97:055:06Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:104.31:393.08:402.17:361.47:055:07Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:014.33:272.610:221.88:211.97:055:08Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:544.55:252.611:341.39:232.27:055:09Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:444.76:532.812:260.87:055:10Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:295.07:413.01:070.37:055:11Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:105.38:133.21:42-0.27:045:12Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:505.68:423.412:182.32:15-0.67:045:13Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:285.99:113.61:042.22:46-0.97:045:14New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:066.19:413.91:472.03:18-1.17:035:15New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:446.210:144.12:301.83:51-1.27:035:16New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:246.010:494.33:141.64:25-1.17:035:17New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:065.711:274.54:021.55:00-0.87:025:18Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:535.24:561.45:36-0.47:025:19Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:084.711:46 AM4.55:561.36:140.17:015:20Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:544.912:503.87:071.36:560.77:015:21First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:455.02:183.18:371.17:451.37:005:22First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:465.24:122.810:150.78:511.87:005:23First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:535.45:572.911:330.110:132.16:595:24First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:575.67:093.312:34-0.46:585:25Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:555.87:573.61:24-0.86:585:26Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:486.08:353.812:312.02:07-1.16:575:27Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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