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 5h 56m 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 - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:455.510:223.62:362.13:53-0.96:565:28New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:175.410:473.73:082.04:21-0.76:555:29New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:485.211:133.73:411.94:48-0.56:545:30New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:184.911:413.84:151.95:14-0.26:535:31Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:504.54:531.95:390.26:525:32Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:103.811:24 AM4.05:371.96:030.76:525:33Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:413.912:053.46:312.06:271.16:515:34Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:173.91:042.87:451.96:521.66:505:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:024.13:032.39:281.77:242.16:495:36First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:004.26:062.411:071.18:332.56:485:37First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:074.57:182.712:110.46:475:38First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:104.97:523.112:58-0.36:465:39Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:075.48:223.41:39-0.96:455:40Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:585.98:523.712:422.22:18-1.46:445:41Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:466.39:243.91:331.82:56-1.76:435:42Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:336.49:574.22:211.43:33-1.86:425:43Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:196.310:334.53:091.14:11-1.66:415:43Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:065.911:104.63:580.84:47-1.26:405:44Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:545.311:494.84:510.75:24-0.56:395:45Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:474.55:490.76:010.26:385:46Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:324.812:503.66:570.86:391.06:375:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:214.72:202.98:200.87:231.86:365:48Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:204.64:422.610:000.68:282.46:355:49Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:344.56:452.911:300.210:182.76:335:50Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:514.67:403.212:35-0.26:325:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:564.78:143.51:22-0.56:315:51Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:474.98:403.612:472.42:00-0.66:305:52Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:285.19:013.71:282.12:31-0.76:295:53Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:035.29:213.82:011.82:58-0.76:275:54New Moon29Wed
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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