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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 11:59 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:13 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Dec 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:575.97:464.012:280.91:41-0.16:454:49Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:296.18:374.01:061.32:24-0.66:464:49New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:016.29:263.91:411.63:04-0.96:474:49New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:336.210:133.72:151.93:44-0.96:484:49New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:056.011:023.62:482.24:24-0.86:494:49New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:385.811:533.43:212.55:05-0.66:504:49Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:125.43:552.85:49-0.36:504:49Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:523.310:48 AM5.04:333.06:360.06:514:49Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:003.311:29 AM4.65:233.27:270.46:524:49Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:113.412:214.16:453.48:210.66:534:49First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:073.71:363.78:473.39:140.96:534:49First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:453.93:113.410:302.910:031.16:544:50First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:134.24:403.211:332.310:461.36:554:50First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:394.65:503.212:171.66:554:50Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:044.96:483.312:551.06:564:50Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:315.37:393.41:310.36:574:51Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:005.78:253.512:341.82:07-0.36:574:51Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:336.09:113.61:101.92:45-0.86:584:52Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:086.39:573.61:472.03:25-1.26:594:52Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:476.410:453.62:262.14:08-1.46:594:52Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:306.411:373.63:092.24:54-1.47:004:53Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:166.23:572.45:43-1.27:004:53Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:323.611:07 AM5.74:552.56:34-0.97:014:54Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:323.812:055.26:072.67:28-0.47:014:54Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:334.01:164.57:382.68:240.07:024:55Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:314.32:433.99:192.29:210.57:024:56Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:234.74:193.510:481.610:171.07:024:56Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:095.15:473.311:580.811:091.47:034:57Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:515.57:003.412:530.17:034:58Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:315.78:003.51:40-0.47:034:58Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:085.98:533.512:431.92:22-0.87:034:59Waning Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410971)

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

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA today?

Slack tide in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA is approximately 3:06 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 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 is the moon phase in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA is First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, 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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