34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

72°
H -°
L 71°
NE
4mph
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 4h 11m 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 - Sep 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:474.78:166.32:30-0.62:071.75:316:26Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:214.88:586.13:06-0.52:511.55:326:24Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:534.99:395.83:41-0.23:321.35:326:23Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:265.010:205.34:130.14:141.35:336:22Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:594.911:024.84:440.64:581.45:346:20Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:334.911:484.25:141.15:451.55:346:19Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:084.85:431.66:391.65:356:18Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:443.712:474.66:142.17:471.75:366:16Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:053.31:384.56:512.69:231.75:376:15Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:133.22:474.57:502.910:481.45:376:13Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:593.44:034.69:403.111:451.15:386:12Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:463.75:044.811:023.05:396:11Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:143.95:545.112:290.711:54 AM2.75:396:09Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:384.16:375.41:050.412:352.45:406:08Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:014.37:175.71:370.21:132.15:416:06Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:264.67:565.92:070.01:501.75:426:05New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:524.98:365.92:370.02:291.35:426:04New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:215.19:175.73:070.13:101.05:436:02New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:525.310:025.43:380.33:550.75:446:01New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:275.510:525.04:120.64:450.65:445:59Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:065.611:514.44:471.15:420.65:455:58Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:505.65:271.66:470.65:465:56Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:043.912:445.56:122.18:050.65:475:55First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:383.61:525.47:132.69:350.55:475:54First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:243.73:145.38:472.910:510.25:485:52First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:414.04:335.410:302.811:510.05:495:51First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:334.35:395.611:422.45:495:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:124.76:365.712:41-0.212:392.05:505:48Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:464.97:255.71:24-0.21:261.65:515:47Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:165.18:095.62:010.02:071.25:525:45Full Moon30Sun
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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