34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

67°
H 79°
L 62°
ENE
1mph
High tide
11:38 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 5:44 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 59m at 11:38 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Feb 1917

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:165.28:043.31:06-0.36:565:28Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:105.38:343.41:47-0.56:555:29Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:565.58:583.612:472.42:22-0.76:555:30Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:355.59:203.71:292.22:51-0.76:545:31Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:095.69:403.82:032.03:17-0.76:535:32Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:415.510:023.92:361.83:41-0.66:525:33Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:125.310:254.03:091.64:03-0.46:515:34Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:425.110:494.23:431.54:25-0.26:505:35Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:144.711:144.34:211.44:480.16:505:36Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:494.211:414.45:021.45:100.56:495:37Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:293.65:501.45:311.06:485:38Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:104.512:203.16:471.35:511.46:475:39Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:464.61:422.58:051.36:111.86:465:40Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:364.74:232.39:510.96:292.26:455:41Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:474.811:140.46:445:41Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:075.17:143.012:11-0.26:435:42Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:165.57:393.312:58-0.86:425:43Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:155.98:073.71:39-1.26:405:44Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:096.28:384.112:511.82:17-1.56:395:45Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:586.49:104.51:451.32:53-1.56:385:46New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:466.29:444.92:360.83:29-1.36:375:47New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:345.810:195.23:270.44:03-0.96:365:48New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:235.210:575.44:190.24:38-0.36:355:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:154.411:365.45:140.25:120.46:345:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:153.76:130.25:451.16:325:51Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:195.31:293.07:220.46:201.76:315:51First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:095.03:302.68:520.57:002.36:305:52First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:134.86:042.810:290.48:262.76:295:53First Quarter28Wed
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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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