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 2h 05m at 9:07 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:21 pm (4.7 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 - Jun 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:363.25:50-1.04:362.55:488:05Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:363.26:37-0.95:212.75:478:05Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:433.27:30-0.86:212.95:478:06Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:395.23:503.58:27-0.67:493.05:478:06Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:454.84:463.89:25-0.39:362.85:478:07First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:054.35:324.210:220.011:122.35:478:07First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:353.96:124.711:160.35:468:08First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:013.76:505.212:271.512:040.65:468:08Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:163.67:265.61:270.612:501.05:468:09Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:223.68:026.02:18-0.11:321.35:468:09Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:213.68:396.23:05-0.72:131.65:468:10Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:153.69:156.23:50-1.12:531.95:468:10Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:053.69:536.14:33-1.33:332.25:468:10Full Moon13Wed
14Thu11:553.510:305.95:15-1.24:122.45:468:11Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:443.45:57-1.04:532.65:468:11Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:363.46:41-0.75:372.85:468:12Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:313.47:25-0.46:282.95:478:12Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:314.73:273.58:100.07:363.15:478:12Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:184.24:203.68:570.49:063.05:478:12Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:183.85:043.89:430.810:472.85:478:13Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:373.35:404.110:281.15:478:13Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:093.06:114.412:062.311:11 AM1.45:488:13Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:332.96:404.71:031.711:52 AM1.75:488:13Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:423.07:105.11:461.012:311.95:488:13Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:393.17:415.42:240.41:102.15:488:13Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:273.28:155.73:01-0.11:482.25:498:14Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:113.38:516.03:38-0.62:272.35:498:14New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:543.49:316.24:16-1.03:082.45:498:14New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:373.510:126.34:56-1.23:512.45:508:14New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:223.65:39-1.34:382.45:508:14New Moon30Sat
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 12:44 pm — 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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