34.4083’ N, 119.6850’ W

Santa Barbara, CA

81°
H 84°
L 70°
SW
6mph
Low tide
2:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 2:28 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:39 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Sep 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:414.78:126.72:24-0.91:591.55:316:25Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:185.09:006.63:03-0.92:481.25:326:24Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:565.29:476.23:42-0.63:371.05:336:22Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:345.310:365.64:20-0.24:280.95:336:21Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:145.311:284.94:570.35:221.05:346:20Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:565.35:351.06:211.15:356:18Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:284.312:405.16:131.67:301.35:356:17Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:423.71:324.96:562.28:581.35:366:16Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:303.42:374.87:542.710:271.25:376:14Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:273.53:524.89:333.011:340.95:386:13Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:363.74:574.911:013.05:386:11Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:153.95:515.112:250.711:58 AM2.85:396:10Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:434.16:355.31:050.512:402.55:406:09Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:054.37:145.41:380.31:152.25:406:07Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:274.47:495.52:070.31:472.05:416:06Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:494.68:235.52:330.32:191.75:426:04New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:124.78:565.52:580.32:521.55:436:03New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:374.99:315.33:230.53:271.35:436:02New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:035.010:095.03:490.74:061.15:446:00New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:305.110:534.64:161.04:491.05:455:59Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:025.211:454.14:451.45:401.05:455:57Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:405.25:161.96:391.05:465:56Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:533.712:275.25:542.37:541.05:475:54First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:293.41:305.16:452.79:240.85:485:53First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:203.52:535.28:133.010:420.45:485:52First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:353.84:155.410:022.911:410.05:495:50First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:234.25:245.711:202.55:505:49Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:024.66:235.912:31-0.312:202.05:505:47Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:375.07:166.01:15-0.41:121.55:515:46Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:115.38:066.01:55-0.42:001.05:525:45Full Moon30Wed
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 94% 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 Waxing Gibbous (94% 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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