34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

77°
H 84°
L 70°
S
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 2h 53m 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 - Oct 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:093.94:314.611:033.55:525:44First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:174.05:304.812:070.611:52 AM3.15:535:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:284.26:175.112:430.412:282.65:545:41Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:434.46:585.31:130.21:022.25:545:40Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:004.77:375.41:400.21:361.75:555:39Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:205.08:155.32:050.32:121.25:565:37Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:435.48:565.22:300.52:500.75:575:36Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:075.79:404.82:560.83:310.35:585:35Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:356.010:304.43:231.24:170.15:585:33Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:076.111:314.03:511.75:090.05:595:32Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:456.14:212.26:090.06:005:31Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:473.511:31 AM6.04:542.77:200.16:015:29Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:343.412:315.75:393.18:460.16:015:28Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:443.61:535.47:113.410:090.06:025:27Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:413.93:305.39:393.411:13-0.26:035:25Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:174.34:515.311:092.86:045:24Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:474.75:565.412:03-0.212:102.26:055:23Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:155.06:525.312:45-0.11:011.56:065:22Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:435.37:415.21:210.11:451.06:065:20Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:095.68:275.01:530.52:270.56:075:19New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:345.89:104.62:200.93:060.26:085:18New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:595.99:554.32:451.43:440.16:095:17New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:235.910:423.93:081.84:230.06:105:16New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:475.811:363.63:302.35:050.16:115:15Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:125.53:502.75:500.36:125:13Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:443.410:40 AM5.34:063.06:430.66:125:12Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:154.97:510.86:135:11Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:064.69:110.86:145:10First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:384.310:180.76:155:09First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:123.93:294.210:343.511:070.66:165:08First Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:194.24:434.311:283.011:440.66:175:07First Quarter31Tue
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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