34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

67°
H 85°
L 70°
ENE
4mph
High tide
9:45 am

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 : 2:28 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 47m at 9:45 am (4.0 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 - Jun 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:403.39:405.74:47-0.73:132.84:477:05Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:323.35:28-0.53:472.94:467:06Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:273.36:10-0.34:273.04:467:06Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:283.36:54-0.15:243.24:467:07Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:253.57:390.16:443.24:467:07Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:264.34:053.78:270.48:323.14:467:08Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:323.94:344.09:130.610:182.74:457:08Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:023.54:594.49:550.911:222.14:457:09Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:313.35:254.810:331.24:457:09Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:473.25:525.312:121.411:09 AM1.54:457:10Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:563.36:225.812:560.611:45 AM1.74:457:10Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:563.46:576.21:39-0.112:232.04:457:11Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:493.57:366.62:21-0.71:052.24:457:11New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:413.68:176.93:05-1.21:492.44:457:12New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:333.69:027.03:51-1.52:352.54:457:12New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:263.69:506.84:40-1.73:262.54:457:12New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:203.75:29-1.64:252.64:457:13Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:143.96:19-1.35:332.64:457:13Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:084.17:09-0.96:532.64:467:13Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:435.23:024.48:00-0.48:292.44:467:13First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:564.43:524.88:510.210:071.94:467:14First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:243.74:375.29:410.811:261.24:467:14First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:573.35:185.610:281.34:467:14Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:263.25:575.812:290.611:13 AM1.84:477:14Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:423.26:356.01:220.011:55 AM2.24:477:14Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:413.47:116.12:07-0.412:352.54:477:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:283.47:476.12:46-0.61:152.74:487:14Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:083.58:216.13:23-0.71:532.84:487:15Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:453.58:546.03:58-0.72:292.84:487:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:213.59:285.84:32-0.63:062.84:497:15Full Moon30Sun
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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