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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 53m at 11:08 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:34 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:413.87:435.71:430.41:140.95:488:04Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:393.88:215.92:32-0.31:581.15:478:05Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:323.98:596.03:17-0.72:401.35:478:06New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:203.99:366.03:59-1.03:211.55:478:06New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:073.810:125.94:40-1.14:001.85:478:07New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:523.710:495.65:20-1.04:402.05:478:07New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:393.76:00-0.85:202.35:478:08Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:283.66:41-0.56:052.55:468:08Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:044.92:223.57:23-0.16:582.75:468:09Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:454.43:193.68:070.38:072.85:468:09Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:343.94:173.78:540.69:382.85:468:10First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:383.55:073.99:441.011:112.55:468:10First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:043.15:494.110:351.25:468:10First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:333.06:244.412:222.011:24 AM1.55:468:11First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:483.06:564.81:121.512:101.65:468:11Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:473.27:285.11:530.912:511.75:468:11Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:373.38:005.42:300.31:311.85:478:12Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:213.58:355.83:06-0.22:101.85:478:12Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:033.69:116.03:43-0.62:501.85:478:12Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:453.79:506.14:21-1.03:311.95:478:13Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:293.810:316.15:01-1.24:151.95:478:13Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:153.95:43-1.25:032.05:488:13Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:044.06:27-1.15:582.15:488:13Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:045.51:574.17:14-0.87:032.25:488:13Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:595.02:534.38:03-0.48:222.25:488:13Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:044.43:524.58:570.19:532.05:498:14Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:263.84:504.89:540.611:241.55:498:14Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:003.45:445.210:541.05:498:14Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:313.36:345.512:390.911:53 AM1.45:508:14Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:453.47:205.71:390.312:481.65:508:14Waning Crescent30Mon
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 1:51 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 50% 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 Third Quarter (50% 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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