34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

74°
H 75°
L 60°
SSW
9mph
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 3h 25m 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 - Aug 1900

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:143.71:164.56:221.57:552.15:097:00First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:163.22:024.66:491.99:361.95:096:59First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:062.83:004.77:232.311:001.55:106:58First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:182.84:025.08:262.711:581.05:116:58First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:443.14:585.39:572.85:116:57Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:233.35:495.712:430.411:08 AM2.75:126:56Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:523.66:366.11:21-0.112:062.55:136:55Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:203.97:216.41:57-0.412:582.25:146:54Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:504.28:056.62:31-0.71:471.95:146:53Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:234.68:496.53:06-0.82:361.55:156:52Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:574.99:356.33:41-0.83:261.35:166:51Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:345.210:245.84:16-0.54:191.15:176:50Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:145.411:185.14:53-0.15:171.05:176:49Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:585.65:310.56:220.95:186:47Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:204.312:475.76:111.17:381.05:196:46Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:383.71:445.66:561.89:110.85:206:45Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:233.32:535.67:552.310:400.65:206:44Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:173.34:065.69:232.711:490.25:216:43Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:363.65:135.810:522.75:226:42Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:253.96:105.912:45-0.112:002.55:236:40Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:014.16:595.91:29-0.212:532.35:236:39Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:304.37:415.92:07-0.21:362.15:246:38Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:564.48:185.82:38-0.12:141.85:256:37New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:204.68:525.63:060.02:491.75:256:36New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:454.79:255.33:310.33:231.55:266:34New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:094.89:585.03:530.53:581.55:276:33New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:354.810:344.64:160.94:361.45:286:32Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:014.911:134.14:391.25:181.55:286:30Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:294.911:593.75:031.66:071.65:296:29Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:024.85:262.07:071.65:306:28Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:043.212:454.85:492.48:321.65:306:26First Quarter31Fri
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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