34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

82°
H 84°
L 72°
SW
6mph
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 3h 10m 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 - Oct 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:176.111:094.74:040.84:54-0.15:535:43Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:586.14:411.45:540.05:535:42Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:164.111:43 AM6.05:202.17:020.15:545:41Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:413.712:365.66:062.78:230.35:555:39Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:423.61:455.37:143.29:520.35:565:38Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:253.93:135.09:213.411:040.25:565:37Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:204.24:365.011:023.15:575:35Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:564.45:415.112:000.212:042.75:585:34Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:244.66:335.112:440.212:492.25:595:33Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:474.77:165.11:200.31:261.85:595:31Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:084.97:535.11:490.41:591.56:005:30Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:275.08:284.92:130.72:291.26:015:29New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:475.29:024.72:340.93:000.96:025:27New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:075.39:384.52:541.23:320.76:035:26New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:275.410:164.23:141.54:060.66:035:25New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:485.411:013.93:351.94:440.66:045:24Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:125.411:563.53:562.35:280.66:055:22Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:405.34:152.66:190.76:065:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:113.311:16 AM5.14:293.07:240.86:075:20Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:074.98:460.76:085:19First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:264.810:030.56:085:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:493.83:114.79:253.511:000.26:095:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:064.14:354.910:543.011:460.06:105:15First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:294.55:405.211:522.36:115:14Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:555.06:385.312:260.012:421.56:125:13Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:245.57:325.41:030.01:300.76:135:12Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:566.08:245.21:390.32:170.06:145:11Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:296.49:175.02:140.63:05-0.56:155:10Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:036.710:134.62:501.13:54-0.86:155:09Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:416.711:144.23:261.64:46-0.86:165:08Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:216.54:042.15:43-0.76:175:07Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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