34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H -°
L 69°
NE
4mph
Low tide
4:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 37m at 4:56 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:11 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jan 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:535.97:113.51:03-0.27:054:59Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:386.28:073.712:061.61:51-0.77:055:00Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:206.38:553.812:551.82:34-1.07:055:01Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:016.49:383.91:411.93:14-1.27:055:01New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:396.310:193.92:232.03:52-1.17:055:02New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:166.010:593.93:042.14:29-1.07:065:03New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:525.711:393.93:442.15:05-0.77:065:04Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:285.34:262.25:39-0.47:065:05Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:193.911:05 AM4.85:122.36:140.07:065:06Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:013.911:44 AM4.36:042.46:480.47:055:06Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:463.912:303.77:082.57:260.87:055:07First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:364.01:363.28:402.48:081.27:055:08First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:274.23:232.810:262.09:011.67:055:09First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:154.45:082.711:361.59:591.97:055:10First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:594.76:272.912:250.97:055:11First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:395.17:233.11:050.47:045:12Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:185.48:053.31:41-0.27:045:13Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:575.88:413.612:302.12:16-0.77:045:14Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:366.19:163.81:152.02:51-1.07:035:15Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:156.39:533.91:591.93:27-1.37:035:16Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:566.410:324.12:431.74:05-1.47:035:17Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:396.311:134.33:301.64:44-1.37:025:18Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:255.911:564.44:211.65:24-1.07:025:19Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:155.45:181.56:05-0.67:015:20Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:434.612:124.66:231.56:490.07:015:21Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:354.71:223.97:411.57:370.67:005:22Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:334.92:533.39:181.28:351.27:005:23Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:355.14:393.010:480.79:451.66:595:24Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:365.36:133.111:590.110:571.96:585:25Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:335.67:223.412:56-0.46:585:26Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:245.88:113.612:002.01:43-0.76:575:27Waning Crescent31Tue
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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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