34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

81°
H 84°
L 70°
SW
6mph
Low tide
2:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 59m at 2:28 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:034.85:316:26First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:453.65:095.012:080.810:59 AM3.45:316:25Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:013.86:025.212:530.511:59 AM3.15:326:23Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:163.96:455.51:290.212:412.95:336:22Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:324.07:235.72:000.01:152.55:346:21Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:504.27:585.92:28-0.11:492.25:346:19Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:114.48:325.92:54-0.22:241.95:356:18Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:334.69:075.73:19-0.13:001.65:366:16Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:584.99:455.43:440.13:401.35:366:15Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:245.110:274.94:100.54:251.15:376:14Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:535.311:174.44:360.95:161.05:386:12Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:275.55:031.56:150.95:396:11Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:213.712:085.55:322.07:280.95:396:09Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:533.21:005.56:042.69:030.75:406:08Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:213.22:145.56:533.010:340.35:416:07Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:113.53:425.69:003.311:42-0.15:416:05Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:523.95:005.810:513.15:426:04Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:234.26:046.112:35-0.412:012.65:436:02Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:524.56:586.21:19-0.612:562.15:436:01Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:204.87:476.21:58-0.61:441.65:446:00Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:485.18:326.02:32-0.42:281.25:455:58New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:165.39:155.63:03-0.13:110.95:465:57New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:445.49:585.13:320.43:540.75:465:55New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:125.510:444.53:581.04:380.75:475:54Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:405.511:354.04:221.55:250.75:485:52Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:075.34:452.16:160.95:495:51Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:383.511:37 AM5.15:042.67:181.15:495:50Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:173.212:144.85:093.08:441.25:505:48First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:144.610:171.15:515:47First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:024.411:210.85:515:45First Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

Collapse All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA