34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

76°
H -°
L 72°
WNW
6mph
High tide
9:46 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:32 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 9:46 pm (5.8 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 - Feb 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:385.14:421.95:38-0.36:575:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:154.011:20 AM4.65:321.96:100.16:565:28Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:524.112:114.06:331.86:450.66:555:29Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:364.31:203.47:511.77:261.16:545:30Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:284.63:052.99:301.38:201.66:545:31Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:284.94:592.810:580.79:311.96:535:32Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:305.36:283.112:040.06:525:33Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:285.77:293.412:58-0.76:515:34Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:236.18:143.71:46-1.26:505:35Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:146.48:544.012:541.92:29-1.66:495:36Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:036.59:324.21:471.63:10-1.76:485:37New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:496.510:104.42:371.43:50-1.66:475:38New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:336.210:484.53:251.24:28-1.36:465:39New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:185.711:274.54:131.25:05-0.86:455:40Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:035.05:031.25:40-0.26:445:41Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:064.511:51 AM4.35:571.36:140.46:435:42Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:474.512:463.66:581.46:471.06:425:43Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:314.42:022.98:171.47:241.66:415:44First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:244.34:042.610:001.38:142.26:405:45First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:274.36:172.711:230.99:442.56:395:46First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:314.47:233.012:210.56:385:46First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:274.67:563.31:050.16:375:47Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:144.98:203.512:062.51:40-0.26:355:48Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:565.18:423.612:502.32:11-0.46:345:49Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:335.39:043.81:272.02:39-0.66:335:50Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:075.59:273.92:011.83:07-0.76:325:51Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:415.59:534.12:351.53:34-0.76:315:52Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:165.510:204.23:111.34:01-0.66:295:53Full Moon28Thu
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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