34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

78°
H -°
L 61°
WSW
9mph
Low tide
5:44 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 25m at 5:44 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:42 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 1901

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:026.24:431.86:09-0.15:535:43Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:364.011:55 AM6.05:312.27:180.15:535:42Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:593.712:595.66:322.68:390.35:545:41Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:373.82:195.38:012.99:590.35:555:39Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:564.13:465.19:542.811:040.35:565:38Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:504.45:015.111:142.411:570.35:565:37Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:314.76:035.112:141.95:575:35Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:045.06:555.012:400.41:021.45:585:34Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:345.27:415.01:170.61:431.05:595:33Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:005.48:214.81:470.92:200.75:595:31New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:255.58:584.62:141.12:540.56:005:30New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:505.69:354.42:381.43:270.46:015:29New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:145.610:144.23:011.74:000.46:025:27New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:395.510:563.93:252.04:370.46:035:26Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:055.411:453.73:512.35:170.66:035:25Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:355.24:182.66:030.76:045:24Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:453.511:10 AM5.04:482.86:570.96:055:22Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:033.411:56 AM4.75:283.18:031.06:065:21First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:453.41:024.46:463.39:171.06:075:20First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:463.72:364.38:543.310:170.96:085:19First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:184.04:044.310:312.911:040.86:085:18First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:464.45:124.511:292.311:440.76:095:16Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:144.96:094.712:161.66:105:15Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:445.47:034.812:210.71:010.86:115:14Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:165.97:544.912:570.81:450.26:125:13Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:506.38:444.81:341.02:31-0.46:135:12Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:276.79:354.72:121.23:17-0.86:145:11Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:066.810:304.52:511.54:07-1.06:155:10Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:496.811:314.23:341.85:00-1.06:155:09Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:376.54:212.15:57-0.76:165:08Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:374.111:31 AM6.05:162.56:58-0.46:175:07Waning 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 93% 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 (93% 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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