34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H -°
L 70°
ENE
4mph
Low tide
4:08 am

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 5h 19m at 4:08 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:24 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:423.312:265.15:392.88:290.95:535:43First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:503.31:365.06:333.19:570.65:535:42First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:253.63:105.18:413.311:040.25:545:40First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:083.94:335.310:323.111:57-0.15:555:39First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:404.35:395.611:402.55:565:38Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:114.76:375.912:42-0.312:351.95:575:36Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:435.17:306.01:22-0.41:251.25:575:35Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:155.58:205.92:00-0.32:130.65:585:34Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:485.99:095.62:360.03:000.25:595:32Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:226.110:005.13:110.53:48-0.16:005:31Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:576.110:544.63:451.04:38-0.16:005:30Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:336.011:564.14:201.65:310.06:015:28Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:125.84:562.26:290.26:025:27Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:113.711:56 AM5.45:362.77:370.56:035:26Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:573.612:514.96:293.28:590.66:045:24Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:543.72:094.68:143.510:170.76:045:23Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:544.03:414.410:293.311:160.66:055:22Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:284.24:554.511:352.96:065:21Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:544.45:514.612:020.612:192.56:075:20Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:144.66:364.712:380.612:552.16:085:18Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:344.87:174.81:080.61:271.66:095:17Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:535.07:544.81:340.81:581.26:105:16Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:145.28:304.71:570.92:290.96:105:15New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:355.49:084.52:201.13:020.56:115:14New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:585.69:484.32:441.43:380.36:125:13New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:225.710:344.13:091.74:170.16:135:12New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:505.811:283.83:352.15:020.16:145:10Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:235.74:032.45:530.16:155:09Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:343.511:03 AM5.64:352.86:530.26:165:08Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:003.411:56 AM5.45:193.18:040.26:175:07First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:443.61:095.16:443.49:210.26:185:06First Quarter31Sat
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 98% 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 (98% 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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