34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

71°
H -°
L 69°
E
5mph
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 5h 33m at 3:44 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:04 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Oct 1910

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:325.08:185.52:160.12:191.35:525:44New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:555.18:555.22:420.42:541.15:535:42New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:175.29:314.83:050.83:290.95:545:41New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:395.310:094.53:261.24:040.85:555:40New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:005.310:514.13:461.64:410.85:555:38Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:225.311:413.74:062.05:220.85:565:37Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:455.24:242.46:100.95:575:36Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:463.311:13 AM5.04:362.87:111.15:585:34Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:524.88:361.15:585:33First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:554.510:051.05:595:32First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:444.511:050.76:005:30First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:433.94:174.610:453.411:500.46:015:29First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:504.15:204.911:382.96:025:28Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:044.46:125.212:260.212:212.36:025:26Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:254.87:015.412:590.11:021.66:035:25Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:495.37:495.41:300.11:451.06:045:24Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:165.78:365.32:010.32:290.36:055:23Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:466.19:275.02:330.63:15-0.26:065:21Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:186.410:224.63:051.04:05-0.56:075:20Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:556.611:254.23:391.64:59-0.66:075:19Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:366.54:162.15:59-0.66:085:18Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:403.811:24 AM6.24:582.67:07-0.46:095:17Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:153.612:245.85:543.18:26-0.26:105:15Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:083.81:425.37:263.49:48-0.16:115:14Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:184.13:165.09:433.310:540.06:125:13Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:014.44:394.911:102.811:460.06:135:12Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:354.75:454.912:092.26:135:11Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:035.06:404.812:290.212:571.66:145:10Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:285.27:274.71:040.51:371.26:155:09Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:515.48:094.51:320.82:130.86:165:08Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:125.58:484.31:561.22:460.56:175:07New Moon31Mon
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 94% 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 Waxing Gibbous (94% 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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