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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 25m at 6:44 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:29 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Jul 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:443.06:565.51:320.412:152.15:518:14Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:553.27:365.62:24-0.11:042.45:518:14Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:493.38:135.73:07-0.41:502.65:528:13Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:313.48:505.73:45-0.72:312.65:528:13New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:073.49:255.74:20-0.73:092.65:538:13New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:393.49:595.74:53-0.73:452.65:538:13New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:103.55:25-0.64:202.65:548:13New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:423.55:57-0.54:572.65:548:13Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:153.56:28-0.35:372.75:558:12Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:503.66:590.06:242.75:558:12Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:164.72:253.77:290.37:222.75:568:12Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:574.23:023.97:590.78:362.65:568:11First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:483.63:414.18:301.210:082.35:578:11First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:063.04:224.49:051.611:381.85:588:11First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:012.75:084.89:492.05:588:10First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:572.75:575.212:471.010:47 AM2.45:598:10Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:162.96:475.71:400.211:56 AM2.66:008:09Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:093.27:376.12:27-0.51:002.66:008:09Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:523.58:276.53:12-1.11:592.56:018:08Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:313.79:166.83:55-1.52:532.36:028:08Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:103.910:056.84:37-1.73:452.16:028:07Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:494.110:536.65:19-1.74:381.96:038:06Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:304.36:01-1.45:341.86:048:06Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:134.56:41-0.96:351.76:048:05Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:355.31:574.77:22-0.37:441.76:058:05Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:334.52:454.88:020.59:061.76:068:04Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:463.63:384.98:451.310:411.46:068:03Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:303.04:345.09:332.06:078:02Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:402.95:335.112:130.910:36 AM2.56:088:02Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:183.16:305.21:230.411:53 AM2.96:098:01Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:143.37:205.32:160.01:012.96:098:00Waning Crescent31Sun
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 10:06 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% 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 maximum.

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 (87% illuminated). This places Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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