34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

74°
H -°
L 72°
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 5h 44m at 4:32 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:47 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:595.710:024.22:481.63:460.26:185:06Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:245.610:453.93:131.94:210.26:195:05Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:495.511:343.73:392.34:590.36:205:04Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:165.34:062.65:400.46:215:03Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:313.510:47 AM5.14:362.96:280.66:225:02Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:443.411:26 AM4.85:143.17:250.76:235:01Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:263.512:184.56:183.48:320.86:245:00Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:393.71:354.28:153.49:400.86:245:00Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:134.03:144.110:133.110:340.76:254:59Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:394.34:334.211:152.611:170.76:264:58Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:044.75:364.312:012.06:274:57Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:315.16:324.512:431.36:284:57Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:005.67:254.612:320.71:260.56:294:56Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:316.18:154.71:090.92:09-0.16:304:55New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:066.59:064.61:461.12:54-0.76:314:55New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:426.710:004.52:241.33:41-1.06:324:54New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:226.810:584.33:051.64:31-1.26:334:53New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:066.73:492.05:25-1.16:344:53Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:014.110:55 AM6.34:392.46:22-0.96:354:52Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:104.011:52 AM5.85:412.77:24-0.66:364:52Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:264.112:595.27:012.98:31-0.26:374:51First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:414.32:214.68:492.99:390.16:384:51First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:414.63:504.310:292.410:380.46:394:51First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:274.95:084.111:391.911:270.66:404:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:065.26:154.012:341.36:414:50Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:395.47:114.012:100.91:190.86:424:49Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:085.67:594.012:461.21:580.46:434:49Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:365.78:423.91:171.52:330.16:434:49Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:025.89:213.81:451.83:05-0.16:444:49Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:285.810:013.82:122.13:36-0.26:454:49Full Moon30Fri
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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