34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

73°
H -°
L 71°
ESE
4mph
High tide
9:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:08 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 9:13 pm (5.9 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 - Dec 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:424.63:544.310:362.310:360.36:474:48First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:245.15:184.111:421.511:240.66:474:48Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:005.66:304.112:360.76:484:48Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:366.07:304.012:060.91:300.06:494:48Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:126.38:244.012:481.32:12-0.56:504:48Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:486.59:184.01:241.62:54-0.96:514:48Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:246.510:063.92:061.93:36-1.06:524:48Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:546.411:003.82:422.24:18-1.06:524:48Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:306.211:483.73:182.55:00-0.86:534:48Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:065.83:542.75:42-0.56:544:49Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:423.610:42 AM5.44:362.96:24-0.26:554:49Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:423.611:24 AM4.95:303.17:120.16:554:49Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:483.712:124.46:423.28:000.46:564:49Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:423.81:183.98:243.28:540.76:574:49Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:244.12:423.510:122.89:421.06:574:50Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:004.34:183.311:182.310:241.26:584:50Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:304.75:303.212:121.76:594:50Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:545.06:363.312:481.06:594:51Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:245.47:303.41:300.47:004:51Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:545.78:183.512:181.82:06-0.27:004:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:246.19:003.612:542.02:42-0.77:014:52New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:006.49:483.71:302.13:18-1.07:014:53New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:366.510:363.72:122.24:00-1.37:024:53New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:126.611:243.82:542.34:42-1.47:024:54New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:006.43:422.45:30-1.37:034:54Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:123.810:48 AM6.14:362.46:18-1.17:034:55Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:063.911:42 AM5.55:422.57:06-0.77:044:56Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:004.112:484.87:002.58:00-0.27:044:56First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:004.42:064.18:422.38:540.37:044:57First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:544.83:423.610:181.79:480.87:044:58First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:425.25:183.311:361.010:421.37:054:58First Quarter31Thu
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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