34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

63°
H 73°
L 60°
ENE
2mph
High tide
3:45 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:05 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 10h 39m at 3:45 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (45% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:103.66:26-0.65:232.55:478:06Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:053.67:12-0.66:162.75:468:06Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:235.33:053.78:02-0.47:262.85:468:07Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:204.94:064.08:56-0.28:562.85:468:07Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:324.44:594.39:540.010:402.45:468:08Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:024.15:454.810:510.35:468:08Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:303.96:285.312:011.711:44 AM0.55:458:09Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:473.87:095.81:051.012:330.85:458:09Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:563.97:496.21:590.21:191.15:458:10Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:574.08:306.52:49-0.42:051.35:458:10Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:514.09:106.63:36-0.92:491.65:458:11New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:434.09:506.64:20-1.23:321.85:458:11New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:344.010:306.45:05-1.24:162.15:458:11New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:263.95:49-1.15:012.35:458:12Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:183.96:34-0.95:502.55:458:12Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:123.97:18-0.56:462.75:458:13Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:385.03:083.98:02-0.17:512.85:468:13Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:284.54:054.08:480.39:182.85:468:13First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:273.94:574.29:370.710:582.65:468:13First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:463.55:404.410:281.15:468:14First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:143.26:164.712:122.111:15 AM1.45:468:14First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:313.26:495.01:061.611:58 AM1.65:478:14Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:363.27:205.31:501.112:361.85:478:14Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:303.37:515.62:280.61:142.05:478:14Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:153.58:235.83:030.11:512.15:478:14Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:563.68:556.13:38-0.22:292.25:488:15Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:363.79:306.24:12-0.63:072.25:488:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:173.810:066.34:49-0.83:472.35:488:15Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:003.95:28-0.94:302.35:498:15Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:453.96:08-0.95:192.45:498:15Waning 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 45% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (45% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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