34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

77°
H 88°
L 72°
W
7mph
Low tide
3:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 3:38 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:584.15:294.711:512.95:525:44Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:204.36:165.012:370.612:312.55:535:43Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:404.46:575.21:100.51:052.15:545:41Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:004.77:355.31:390.41:371.75:545:40Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:224.98:125.32:050.42:101.35:555:39New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:455.18:495.22:310.52:451.05:565:37New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:105.49:295.02:570.73:230.75:575:36New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:375.610:134.73:251.04:040.55:575:35New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:085.711:044.33:541.44:510.35:585:33Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:435.74:261.85:450.35:595:32Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:063.911:25 AM5.75:022.26:480.36:005:31Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:243.612:185.55:472.78:030.46:015:29First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:073.51:285.36:553.19:280.36:015:28First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:413.82:595.18:483.210:400.16:025:27First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:394.24:245.210:342.911:37-0.16:035:25First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:214.65:335.411:442.36:045:24Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:564.96:325.512:25-0.212:391.76:055:23Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:295.37:255.51:07-0.11:271.16:065:22Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:005.68:135.31:450.12:110.66:065:20Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:315.88:595.12:180.52:530.36:075:19Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:015.99:444.72:500.93:340.16:085:18Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:305.910:314.43:201.34:150.16:095:17Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:005.811:234.03:491.84:580.16:105:16Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:305.54:182.35:440.36:115:15Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:233.711:02 AM5.24:492.76:340.66:115:13Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:393.511:40 AM4.95:243.17:360.86:125:12Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:403.512:304.56:183.48:520.96:135:11Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:103.71:504.28:223.510:050.96:145:10Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:464.03:304.110:333.310:590.86:155:09Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:114.24:434.211:302.911:410.86:165:08Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:314.45:404.412:112.46:175:07Waning Crescent31Thu
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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