34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

68°
H 74°
L 59°
SE
6mph
High tide
2:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 10:43 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 05m at 2:25 pm (5.5 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 - Jul 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:283.65:34-0.34:322.84:497:15Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:103.76:09-0.15:212.94:507:14Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:553.86:450.26:193.04:507:14Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:423.97:230.57:342.94:517:14First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:474.03:264.18:020.89:142.74:517:14First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:593.54:054.48:461.210:402.24:527:14First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:383.24:414.89:321.511:411.64:527:14First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:103.15:165.210:191.84:537:14Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:263.25:535.712:300.911:05 AM2.04:537:13Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:293.46:326.11:150.211:52 AM2.24:547:13Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:203.67:146.61:57-0.512:402.24:547:13Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:063.87:586.92:39-1.01:292.34:557:12Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:513.98:437.03:22-1.32:192.24:567:12Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:364.19:307.04:06-1.53:102.24:567:12Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:234.210:196.64:51-1.54:052.14:577:11Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:114.45:36-1.25:062.24:577:11Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:004.56:22-0.86:152.14:587:10Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:105.41:524.87:08-0.27:352.14:597:10Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:174.52:475.07:560.49:111.84:597:09Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:423.83:435.38:491.110:421.35:007:09Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:213.44:355.59:471.611:550.85:017:08Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:583.35:255.710:452.15:017:08Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:183.46:105.912:530.211:39 AM2.45:027:07Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:153.66:536.01:41-0.112:302.55:037:06Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:573.77:326.12:22-0.41:142.65:047:06Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:313.88:086.12:57-0.51:532.65:047:05New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:023.88:426.03:30-0.52:282.55:057:04New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:323.99:145.94:01-0.43:032.55:067:03New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:023.99:465.74:30-0.33:392.45:067:03New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:343.910:195.45:00-0.14:172.45:077:02Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:074.05:280.15:012.55:087:01Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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