34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H -°
L 69°
NE
2mph
Low tide
4:32 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 30m at 4:32 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:47 am (4.6 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 - Aug 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:423.86:496.61:20-0.512:202.15:087:01Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:294.17:386.82:07-0.91:162.15:097:00Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:124.38:246.82:50-1.12:071.95:106:59Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:524.49:086.63:32-1.12:551.95:106:58Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:334.59:526.34:12-0.93:421.85:116:57Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:134.610:355.84:50-0.64:311.85:126:56Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:544.611:215.15:27-0.25:221.95:136:55Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:354.66:030.46:182.05:136:54Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:094.51:194.66:390.97:242.15:146:53Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:063.82:074.67:161.58:532.15:156:52Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:273.33:034.67:592.010:281.85:166:51Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:193.14:004.78:592.411:381.45:166:50Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:013.24:534.910:112.65:176:49Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:063.45:405.212:291.011:13 AM2.75:186:48Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:453.66:235.51:100.612:042.75:196:47Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:153.87:025.71:450.312:462.55:196:46Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:414.07:395.92:160.01:252.35:206:45Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:084.18:146.12:46-0.22:032.15:216:43New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:364.38:506.13:16-0.32:402.05:216:42New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:064.49:286.03:46-0.33:211.85:226:41New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:394.610:085.74:18-0.24:051.75:236:40New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:144.810:535.34:510.14:541.65:246:39Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:524.911:464.75:250.55:511.55:246:37Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:365.16:020.96:581.55:256:36Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:514.11:275.26:441.58:221.35:266:35First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:193.62:295.37:352.09:561.05:276:34First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:083.43:405.58:482.411:130.55:276:32First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:413.64:475.810:142.55:286:31Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:463.95:486.112:140.011:28 AM2.55:296:30Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:344.26:426.31:05-0.412:292.25:296:28Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:124.57:326.41:50-0.61:211.95:306:27Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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