34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H -°
L 70°
ENE
6mph
Low tide
3:44 am

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 10m at 3:44 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:04 am (4.2 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 - Jun 1910

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:134.15:124.610:170.211:141.94:477:05Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:403.95:445.111:000.54:477:05Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:553.86:175.712:131.011:42 AM0.84:467:06Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:043.86:536.31:050.212:231.14:467:07Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:073.97:316.71:55-0.61:041.54:467:07Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:053.98:126.92:43-1.21:471.84:467:08New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:023.88:547.03:32-1.62:312.14:457:08New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:013.89:386.84:21-1.73:172.34:457:09New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:013.75:12-1.54:072.64:457:09Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:023.76:04-1.25:062.84:457:10Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:043.86:56-0.86:152.94:457:10Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:115.23:073.97:49-0.47:422.94:457:11First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:144.54:014.28:430.19:272.74:457:11First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:293.94:434.49:350.510:522.34:457:11First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:543.55:184.710:210.911:551.74:457:12First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:133.35:495.011:001.34:457:12Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:253.26:175.212:451.111:33 AM1.74:457:12Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:273.26:445.41:260.612:042.04:457:13Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:183.37:125.72:020.212:352.24:457:13Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:013.37:415.82:35-0.11:082.44:467:13Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:423.48:115.93:09-0.41:412.64:467:14Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:233.48:426.03:44-0.62:152.74:467:14Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:063.49:166.04:20-0.72:512.74:467:14Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:503.59:525.94:58-0.73:302.84:477:14Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:343.55:38-0.74:162.94:477:14Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:203.66:19-0.65:142.94:477:14Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:063.87:00-0.36:272.94:477:14Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:134.92:514.17:430.07:562.74:487:15Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:214.33:354.68:300.49:382.34:487:15Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:513.74:175.19:180.811:011.54:497:15Third Quarter30Thu
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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