34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

69°
H -°
L 69°
ENE
4mph
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 54m 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 - Oct 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:543.311:36 AM5.54:442.77:330.75:535:43Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:335.49:070.55:545:42Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:585.210:290.25:545:40Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:153.73:375.39:273.511:29-0.15:555:39Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:344.14:565.511:033.05:565:38Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:584.56:005.712:16-0.312:052.35:575:36Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:244.96:565.812:56-0.412:571.65:575:35Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:525.37:475.71:33-0.21:460.95:585:33Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:215.78:375.42:060.12:320.35:595:32New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:516.19:265.02:370.53:180.06:005:31New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:226.210:174.53:071.14:05-0.26:005:30New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:536.211:134.13:361.64:53-0.26:015:28Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:256.04:042.25:450.06:025:27Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:203.610:59 AM5.74:312.76:440.36:035:26Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:503.411:40 AM5.34:553.17:540.56:045:24Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:354.89:190.76:055:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:064.510:310.76:055:22First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:224.03:484.410:433.511:230.66:065:21First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:384.24:594.511:393.06:075:20First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:534.35:524.612:030.612:192.56:085:18Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:084.66:374.712:350.612:522.06:095:17Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:254.97:174.71:020.71:251.56:105:16Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:435.27:564.61:250.81:571.06:105:15Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:035.58:364.51:481.12:300.66:115:14Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:245.89:174.32:101.43:060.26:125:13Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:486.010:034.02:341.73:44-0.16:135:12Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:156.110:563.82:592.14:28-0.26:145:10Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:476.23:242.45:17-0.36:155:09Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:013.510:25 AM6.13:512.76:15-0.26:165:08Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:243.311:14 AM5.84:223.17:22-0.16:175:07Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:185.58:390.06:185:06Third Quarter31Thu
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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