34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

74°
H -°
L 69°
ENE
3mph
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 4h 58m at 3:18 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:45 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:555.58:423.41:41-0.76:565:28Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:455.69:093.512:292.72:20-0.96:555:29Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:285.79:323.61:182.52:53-0.96:555:30Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:065.79:533.61:562.33:23-0.96:545:31New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:395.710:153.72:302.13:50-0.86:535:32New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:105.510:383.83:021.94:15-0.76:525:33New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:405.311:023.93:351.84:38-0.46:515:34New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:104.911:274.04:121.75:01-0.16:515:35Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:424.411:524.24:521.75:220.36:505:36Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:183.95:371.65:420.86:495:37Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:184.312:023.36:311.66:001.26:485:38Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:494.41:072.67:421.56:131.76:475:39First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:284.53:472.29:291.36:062.26:465:40First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:264.611:060.76:455:40First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:424.912:090.06:445:41First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:535.38:053.212:57-0.66:435:42Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:555.88:233.41:38-1.16:425:43Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:506.28:483.712:302.32:16-1.56:405:44Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:416.59:164.11:261.82:53-1.76:395:45Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:286.59:484.42:171.33:28-1.66:385:46Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:156.310:214.83:070.94:03-1.36:375:47Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:035.810:565.03:590.64:36-0.86:365:48Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:545.011:345.24:540.45:09-0.16:355:49Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:514.15:540.45:410.66:345:50Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:145.312:583.37:010.46:121.46:325:51Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:595.22:402.78:260.56:432.16:315:51Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:555.010:060.36:305:52Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:114.87:283.111:300.010:003.06:295:53Third Quarter28Fri
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 89% 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 (89% 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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