34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H -°
L 68°
ENE
2mph
Low tide
3:18 am

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 05m at 3:18 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:485.05:181.66:331.55:316:25Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:263.512:245.15:382.17:491.45:326:24Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:043.01:145.25:552.69:321.15:336:22Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:275.310:590.65:336:21Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:545.55:346:20Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:133.65:075.912:000.010:43 AM3.15:356:18Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:364.06:096.312:48-0.511:55 AM2.75:366:17Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:024.37:046.61:31-0.812:522.25:366:15Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:314.77:546.72:09-0.91:441.65:376:14New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:015.08:426.52:45-0.82:341.15:386:13New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:335.49:306.03:19-0.53:230.75:386:11New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:065.610:195.43:520.04:140.55:396:10Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:405.711:134.74:240.75:070.55:406:08Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:165.74:541.36:050.65:406:07Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:154.011:55 AM5.55:242.07:110.75:416:06Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:363.412:395.35:522.68:360.95:426:04First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:133.21:405.06:183.210:100.85:436:03First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:094.811:220.65:436:01First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:093.84:344.810:533.55:446:00First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:284.05:375.012:150.411:56 AM3.15:455:58Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:454.16:255.212:560.312:362.75:455:57Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:014.37:055.31:290.21:092.45:465:56Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:164.47:405.41:560.21:402.05:475:54Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:344.68:135.32:190.32:101.65:485:53Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:534.98:465.22:410.52:421.35:485:51Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:135.19:214.93:020.73:171.05:495:50Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:345.39:594.63:231.03:540.85:505:49Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:575.510:444.13:441.44:350.75:515:47Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:235.611:383.74:061.95:230.65:515:46Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:555.64:262.36:200.65:525:44Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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