34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

75°
H -°
L 60°
WSW
9mph
Low tide
10:43 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 49m at 10:43 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:45 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Nov 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:594.111:55 AM5.75:412.67:23-0.26:185:06Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:204.01:005.26:532.98:350.16:195:05First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:474.12:204.78:403.09:470.36:205:04First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:534.43:474.410:252.710:480.56:215:03First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:414.65:034.311:352.311:380.66:225:02First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:174.96:044.312:271.86:235:01Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:485.16:554.312:190.81:081.36:245:00Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:145.37:394.312:531.01:440.96:254:59Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:385.48:184.21:221.32:160.66:264:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:025.68:554.21:481.52:460.46:274:58Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:265.79:324.12:131.73:170.26:284:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:515.710:113.92:381.93:490.16:294:56Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:175.710:553.83:052.24:250.06:294:56Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:455.611:453.73:342.45:040.16:304:55Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:165.44:062.75:470.26:314:54Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:423.610:53 AM5.24:432.96:350.36:324:54Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:503.511:40 AM4.95:363.17:300.46:334:53Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:043.712:424.66:583.28:320.56:344:53Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:034.02:074.38:493.19:340.56:354:52Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:454.33:414.210:232.610:290.66:364:52Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:214.84:594.211:271.911:160.66:374:51Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:565.36:064.312:201.16:384:51Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:325.87:074.412:000.71:090.36:394:50Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:096.38:034.512:430.91:56-0.46:404:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:486.78:564.51:251.12:42-1.06:414:50New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:276.99:494.42:081.43:30-1.36:424:49New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:096.910:454.32:511.74:18-1.36:434:49New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:526.611:434.23:372.05:08-1.26:444:49Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:386.24:262.36:00-0.96:454:49Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:454.111:29 AM5.65:242.66:54-0.56:454:49Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 56% 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 (56% 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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