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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : 10:26 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 3:28 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:305.31:534.67:16-0.27:401.76:107:59Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:304.52:424.87:580.59:031.66:117:58First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:453.73:385.08:441.210:371.36:117:57First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:273.24:385.29:391.96:127:56First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:273.05:415.312:060.710:48 AM2.46:137:55First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:583.36:395.51:160.212:052.76:147:54Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:563.57:315.72:11-0.31:112.76:147:53Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:373.78:175.82:55-0.62:042.66:157:52Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:103.88:575.93:34-0.72:472.46:167:51Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:383.99:345.84:08-0.73:252.36:167:50Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:054.010:075.74:38-0.63:592.16:177:49Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:304.010:405.55:07-0.44:332.06:187:48Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:564.111:115.25:34-0.15:072.06:197:47Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:224.15:590.25:442.06:197:46Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:494.26:240.66:262.06:207:45Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:184.31:184.26:481.17:172.16:217:44Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:593.71:524.37:101.68:232.16:227:43Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:553.22:334.37:332.19:572.06:227:42Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:462.73:304.47:592.511:411.56:237:40Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:032.74:394.68:542.96:247:39Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:113.15:484.912:510.911:01 AM3.16:247:38Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:393.46:465.41:390.312:253.06:257:37Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:053.67:385.92:19-0.21:242.76:267:36Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:313.98:256.32:57-0.72:122.36:277:34Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:004.29:106.53:33-1.02:591.86:277:33New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:314.59:566.54:09-1.13:451.46:287:32New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:044.810:426.24:45-1.04:331.16:297:30New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:395.011:315.75:20-0.65:250.96:297:29Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:175.25:56-0.16:210.86:307:28Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:234.912:585.36:330.67:250.96:317:27Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:264.11:455.27:111.48:430.96:317:25First Quarter31Fri
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 6:57 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 43% 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 (43% 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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