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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : 11:08 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 41m at 4:06 pm (4.6 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 - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:343.37:02-0.16:321.95:456:19Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:554.83:183.18:210.17:502.45:446:20First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:084.45:013.39:490.29:402.65:436:20First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:384.26:073.611:060.111:142.35:416:21First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:004.27:503.91:040.06:407:22Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:034.38:224.11:161.91:480.06:397:23Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:524.48:494.32:011.52:230.16:377:23Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:324.49:124.42:371.12:520.26:367:24Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:084.49:334.63:090.83:180.36:357:25Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:414.39:544.73:400.53:410.56:337:26Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:134.210:164.84:100.34:040.76:327:26Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:474.010:394.84:400.14:271.06:317:27Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:223.811:034.85:130.14:501.36:297:28Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:013.55:490.15:141.66:287:29Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:473.26:290.25:401.96:277:30Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:004.61:482.97:180.46:092.36:267:30Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:384.43:182.88:190.56:512.66:247:31Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:304.25:092.99:350.58:262.96:237:32Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:514.06:143.210:520.410:392.86:227:33Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:284.06:523.611:550.26:217:33Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:514.27:244.112:052.312:450.06:207:34Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:564.47:564.61:041.61:29-0.26:197:35Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:534.78:305.11:540.82:09-0.26:177:36Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:454.89:045.62:410.12:48-0.16:167:36Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:364.89:405.93:27-0.63:260.16:157:37New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:264.610:186.04:13-1.04:050.46:147:38New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:194.310:586.05:01-1.24:450.96:137:39New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:154.05:51-1.25:271.36:127:40Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:183.76:44-0.96:141.96:117:40Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:275.32:333.47:43-0.67:122.36:107:41Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 7:37 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 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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