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 4h 21m 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 - Sep 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:543.46:374.91:120.812:222.86:327:24Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:233.77:245.31:510.41:142.46:337:23Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:514.18:075.72:260.01:572.06:337:22Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:194.48:495.93:00-0.32:391.66:347:20Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:504.79:316.03:33-0.53:211.26:357:19Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:225.010:145.94:07-0.54:050.86:357:18Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:575.211:005.64:43-0.34:520.66:367:16Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:345.411:505.15:190.05:420.56:377:15Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:165.45:570.66:390.66:377:14Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:474.51:035.46:391.27:460.76:387:12Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:583.91:595.27:281.89:080.86:397:11Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:353.53:095.08:332.410:400.76:397:09Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:293.44:315.010:062.76:407:08Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:533.75:495.112:020.411:41 AM2.66:417:07Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:464.16:535.21:040.212:522.46:427:05Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:254.37:445.41:530.01:452.06:427:04Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:584.58:285.42:32-0.12:271.76:437:02Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:264.79:065.43:060.03:041.46:447:01New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:514.89:405.33:350.13:381.26:447:00New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:154.910:135.14:010.44:101.06:456:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:384.910:464.84:260.74:420.96:466:57New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:024.911:204.54:491.05:161.06:466:55Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:264.911:574.15:121.45:521.06:476:54Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:524.85:361.76:331.26:486:53Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:403.712:224.65:592.27:241.46:486:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:393.312:584.46:242.68:341.56:496:50Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:173.01:524.36:572.910:041.56:506:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:483.13:184.28:253.311:271.26:516:47First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:503.44:524.310:513.26:516:46First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:203.76:034.612:240.812:102.96:526:44Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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