34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H -°
L 71°
WNW
3mph
High tide
10:21 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:56 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 40m at 10:21 pm (5.6 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 - Apr 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:294.78:164.41:361.32:000.05:466:19Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:064.78:384.62:091.02:270.25:446:20Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:404.69:014.72:390.82:510.35:436:20New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:134.49:244.83:090.63:140.65:426:21New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:474.29:484.93:410.43:370.95:406:22New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:234.010:134.94:140.44:021.25:396:23New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:043.710:394.84:510.34:271.55:386:23Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:523.311:104.75:330.44:541.85:366:24Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:533.06:220.55:232.25:356:25Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:202.97:210.66:032.55:346:26Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:394.44:103.08:380.67:242.85:326:26First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:524.35:173.39:580.49:292.75:316:27First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:254.35:563.611:000.110:562.35:306:28First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:434.56:294.111:49-0.111:561.75:286:29Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:484.87:014.612:32-0.35:276:30Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:455.07:355.112:481.01:13-0.35:266:30Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:395.18:095.51:370.41:51-0.35:256:31Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:305.18:455.92:24-0.22:290.05:236:32Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:214.99:226.13:12-0.73:070.35:226:33Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:144.610:026.14:01-0.93:470.85:216:33Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:114.210:445.94:53-1.04:281.35:206:34Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:143.95:48-0.85:141.85:186:35Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:263.66:47-0.66:072.25:176:36Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:245.12:543.57:54-0.37:192.65:166:37Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:294.64:233.69:100.09:142.75:156:37Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:524.25:263.910:200.110:522.45:146:38Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:164.06:104.111:180.211:562.05:136:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:264.06:434.412:040.35:126:40Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:224.07:094.612:441.612:420.55:116:41Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:094.17:334.81:221.21:140.65:106:41Waning Crescent30Sun
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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