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 3h 16m 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 - Dec 1912

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:144.42:594.49:412.69:580.26:474:48Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:544.94:284.011:041.910:460.66:474:48Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:315.45:473.812:081.06:484:48Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:065.86:593.71:020.36:494:48Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:406.18:013.712:081.51:49-0.46:504:48Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:146.48:563.712:451.92:32-0.86:514:48New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:486.49:463.61:212.23:13-1.06:524:48New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:216.410:343.61:562.53:52-1.06:524:48New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:556.211:233.62:312.74:32-0.96:534:48New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:286.03:062.85:12-0.76:544:49Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:113.510:03 AM5.73:433.05:53-0.46:554:49Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:013.510:40 AM5.34:253.16:34-0.26:554:49Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:543.511:21 AM4.85:193.27:160.16:564:49Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:483.612:084.36:323.27:590.46:574:49First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:343.81:083.88:133.18:440.86:584:50First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:094.12:383.310:082.79:271.16:584:50First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:394.44:183.111:192.110:081.46:594:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:074.85:423.012:091.46:594:51Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:355.26:543.112:510.77:004:51Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:065.67:523.31:300.07:004:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:406.08:413.412:042.22:09-0.67:014:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:176.49:273.512:452.42:49-1.17:014:53Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:586.710:123.61:292.43:31-1.47:024:53Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:416.910:593.62:152.44:16-1.67:024:54Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:266.811:473.73:032.45:01-1.67:034:54Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:156.53:572.45:48-1.47:034:55Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:363.811:07 AM6.04:592.56:34-1.07:044:56Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:264.012:065.36:122.47:20-0.57:044:56Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:174.31:144.57:392.38:080.17:044:57Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:094.72:403.79:221.98:580.77:044:58Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:595.14:003.410:531.29:431.47:054:58Third 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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