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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 8:58 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:593.85:304.010:120.511:172.55:488:04First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:243.46:154.211:080.85:488:05First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:473.36:504.412:292.011:57 AM1.15:478:05First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:563.27:204.71:211.512:391.35:478:06Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:513.37:474.92:011.01:141.55:478:07Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:373.48:135.12:370.51:471.65:478:07Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:183.48:405.33:090.12:181.75:478:08Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:573.59:095.53:42-0.22:491.85:468:08Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:363.59:395.64:15-0.53:212.05:468:09Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:163.510:115.64:49-0.63:542.15:468:09Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:583.510:465.65:26-0.74:302.25:468:10Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:433.56:05-0.75:112.45:468:10Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:333.56:47-0.66:012.55:468:10Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:085.12:283.67:33-0.47:042.75:468:11Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:004.73:263.88:23-0.18:282.75:468:11Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:054.24:224.19:170.210:042.45:468:11Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:293.85:144.610:140.511:331.85:478:12Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:033.56:015.011:110.85:478:12Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:293.56:465.512:421.012:061.05:478:12Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:413.67:305.91:400.212:581.25:478:13Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:423.78:126.22:30-0.41:481.45:478:13Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:373.88:556.43:16-1.02:351.55:488:13New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:263.99:366.44:01-1.33:211.75:488:13New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:144.010:186.24:44-1.44:061.85:488:13New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:014.05:27-1.24:522.05:488:13New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:483.96:09-1.05:392.25:498:14Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:383.96:52-0.66:312.45:498:14Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:255.02:293.97:34-0.17:312.65:498:14Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:114.43:243.98:180.48:472.65:508:14First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:073.84:184.09:040.810:172.55:508:14First Quarter30Tue
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 12:32 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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