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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:20 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 34m at 1:31 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Nov 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:363.211:27 AM4.65:013.17:320.86:185:05Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:443.312:174.25:473.58:480.96:195:04First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:143.51:463.98:343.69:591.06:205:03First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:443.83:333.810:403.310:540.96:215:03First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:054.14:503.911:362.811:350.86:225:02First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:254.45:464.112:142.36:235:01Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:454.76:334.212:100.812:481.76:245:00Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:065.07:164.312:400.81:211.16:254:59Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:295.47:584.41:090.91:560.56:264:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:555.78:414.31:381.02:32-0.16:274:58Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:246.09:264.22:091.23:11-0.56:284:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:576.210:164.02:411.53:54-0.76:294:56Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:336.211:123.83:161.84:41-0.86:304:56Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:146.13:552.25:34-0.76:304:55Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:183.611:01 AM5.84:412.66:35-0.56:314:55Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:393.512:005.35:442.97:43-0.26:324:54Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:063.71:154.97:203.18:550.06:334:53Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:174.02:474.59:153.010:020.16:344:53Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:084.54:164.310:462.410:590.36:354:52Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:494.95:314.311:521.711:470.46:364:52Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:255.36:344.312:440.96:374:52Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:575.67:274.212:280.71:290.36:384:51Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:285.88:164.11:051.02:10-0.16:394:51Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:575.99:014.01:381.32:48-0.46:404:50New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:255.99:443.92:091.63:24-0.56:414:50New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:535.910:273.72:382.04:00-0.56:424:50New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:225.711:123.53:062.34:37-0.46:434:50New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:515.43:352.55:17-0.26:434:49Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:033.410:22 AM5.14:062.86:000.16:444:49Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:053.310:57 AM4.84:423.16:480.46:454:49Waxing 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 4:55 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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