34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

83°
H -°
L 68°
WSW
9mph
High tide
8:39 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 34m at 8:39 pm (5.9 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 - Apr 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:524.110:385.74:41-0.44:201.05:466:18Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:543.511:185.75:36-0.54:521.65:456:19Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:133.06:39-0.45:262.15:446:20Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:065.53:122.97:57-0.36:122.65:426:21First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:095.25:243.19:29-0.37:543.05:416:22First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:374.96:183.510:49-0.510:212.95:396:22First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:114.96:523.911:50-0.611:432.45:386:23First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:265.07:214.212:38-0.75:376:24Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:275.07:474.512:401.81:18-0.65:356:25Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:185.08:124.81:271.21:52-0.45:346:25Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:044.88:365.02:090.72:210.05:336:26Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:454.69:005.22:470.42:450.45:326:27Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:254.39:225.33:240.13:080.85:306:28Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:063.99:455.34:000.03:281.35:296:28Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:503.510:075.24:37-0.13:481.75:286:29Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:403.210:305.15:170.04:062.15:266:30Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:422.96:010.14:192.45:256:31Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:314.66:550.35:246:32Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:060.55:236:32Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:224.39:330.55:216:33Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:514.06:433.410:400.310:233.25:206:34Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:424.06:423.711:280.111:282.75:196:35Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:564.26:534.012:060.05:186:35Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:534.47:094.312:132.112:380.05:176:36Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:444.57:304.812:531.41:080.05:166:37Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:334.67:555.31:340.71:370.25:146:38Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:214.58:225.82:160.02:070.55:136:39New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:114.38:536.13:00-0.62:380.95:126:39New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:044.09:286.43:46-1.03:111.45:116:40New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:043.710:076.44:37-1.23:461.85:106:41Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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