34.0200’ N, 119.6830’ W

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA

78°
H 79°
L 62°
WNW
18mph
Low tide
8:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 53m at 8:49 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:14 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:243.912:345.26:031.57:281.06:327:24Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:273.31:175.26:282.08:491.06:337:23Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:142.82:165.16:542.610:330.86:337:21Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:432.93:405.17:353.16:347:20Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:413.35:125.312:030.310:34 AM3.36:357:19Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:083.76:285.61:06-0.212:173.06:367:17Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:364.07:275.91:53-0.61:222.46:367:16Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:034.48:186.12:33-0.72:131.86:377:15Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:314.79:046.13:09-0.72:581.36:387:13New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:595.09:475.83:41-0.53:420.96:387:12New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:275.310:285.44:11-0.24:240.66:397:11New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:545.411:104.84:390.35:060.56:407:09New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:215.411:544.25:050.95:490.56:407:08Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:495.35:291.56:360.76:417:06Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:423.612:175.15:492.17:301.06:427:05Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:473.112:494.86:012.68:441.26:427:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:222.81:324.55:213.010:271.36:437:02First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:574.211:591.16:447:01First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:403.54:544.210:583.76:446:59First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:213.76:094.512:550.812:303.36:456:58First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:283.87:004.81:330.51:122.96:466:57Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:394.17:405.02:030.31:462.46:476:55Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:544.38:175.22:290.22:181.96:476:54Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:104.68:535.32:530.22:511.46:486:52Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:305.09:295.23:160.23:250.96:496:51Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:525.310:084.93:400.54:020.56:496:50Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:175.610:504.64:040.84:420.26:506:48Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:455.811:384.14:291.25:270.16:516:47Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:175.84:551.76:180.16:526:45Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:363.611:55 AM5.85:232.27:210.26:526:44Waning Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410971)

Common Questions About Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA?

The lowest tide this week in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA is -0.7 ft on Tuesday, Sep 8 at 2:33 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA?

The highest tide this week in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA is 6.1 ft on Tuesday, Sep 8 at 8:18 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA?

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, 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 Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA?

Tide predictions for Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, 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 Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA?

Tide data for Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410971. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410971.

What time is high tide in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA today?

High tides in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA today: 1:27 am (3.3 ft), 1:17 pm (5.2 ft). The 1:17 pm high of 5.2 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA today?

Low tides in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA today: 6:28 am (2.0 ft), 8:49 pm (1.0 ft).

What is the tidal range in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA today?

Today's tidal range in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA is 4.2 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 4.7 ft, so today's swing is below-average.

What is the moon phase in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA is Third Quarter (67% illuminated). This places Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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