34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

83°
H 88°
L 71°
SW
8mph
Low tide
3:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 3:03 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:245.110:146.04:09-0.64:051.05:316:25Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:035.411:085.34:46-0.15:020.95:326:24Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:445.55:230.56:050.85:336:23Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:104.612:305.66:011.27:180.85:336:21Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:273.81:235.56:441.98:480.85:346:20Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:153.42:285.57:392.610:210.55:356:19Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:203.53:445.49:103.011:350.25:356:17Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:413.84:565.510:503.05:366:16Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:284.15:585.612:330.012:002.85:376:14Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:014.36:495.71:19-0.212:522.55:376:13Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:274.47:315.81:57-0.21:332.25:386:12Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:514.58:085.72:29-0.12:082.05:396:10New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:134.68:425.62:570.12:401.75:406:09New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:344.79:155.43:210.33:121.65:406:07New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:574.89:475.13:430.63:451.45:416:06New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:194.810:224.74:050.94:211.35:426:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:424.911:014.24:261.35:001.35:426:03Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:064.911:483.84:481.75:461.45:436:02Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:334.95:082.16:401.45:446:00Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:523.312:084.85:262.67:541.45:455:59First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:483.112:584.75:352.99:331.25:455:57First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:184.710:510.95:465:56First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:433.53:524.99:243.411:460.45:475:55First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:533.85:025.310:573.15:475:53Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:134.16:005.712:300.011:56 AM2.65:485:52Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:374.56:526.01:09-0.312:462.15:495:50Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:044.97:416.21:45-0.51:331.45:505:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:345.38:296.12:20-0.42:200.95:505:48Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:065.79:185.82:54-0.23:090.45:515:46Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:416.010:115.33:290.23:590.15:525:45Full Moon30Thu
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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