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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 11m at 5:40 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:22 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Nov 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:433.211:02 AM5.34:322.86:470.37:186:05Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:523.110:35 AM5.03:483.16:420.66:195:04Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:154.67:480.86:205:03Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:144.38:570.86:215:02First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:223.51:494.08:333.69:550.86:225:02First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:283.83:293.910:263.210:400.86:235:01First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:434.24:463.911:242.611:180.96:245:00First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:004.65:484.012:081.86:254:59Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:215.16:424.112:481.06:264:58Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:475.67:334.112:231.11:280.26:274:58Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:166.18:244.112:551.42:09-0.56:284:57Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:496.59:154.01:291.62:53-1.06:294:56Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:266.710:093.82:061.83:39-1.36:304:56Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:076.711:083.62:442.14:29-1.46:304:55Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:536.63:272.45:24-1.26:314:54Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:133.510:44 AM6.24:182.76:23-0.96:324:54Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:283.511:43 AM5.65:232.97:27-0.56:334:53Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:453.712:555.06:573.18:33-0.16:344:53Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:504.02:214.58:492.99:350.26:354:52Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:404.43:524.110:252.410:290.66:364:52Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:214.85:133.911:361.611:151.06:374:52Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:565.26:223.712:311.06:384:51Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:275.47:203.71:160.46:394:51Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:555.68:103.612:291.71:56-0.16:404:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:225.78:553.61:002.02:31-0.36:414:50New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:495.89:353.51:292.33:05-0.56:424:50New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:165.810:153.41:562.43:38-0.56:434:50New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:455.710:553.32:242.64:13-0.56:434:49New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:165.611:393.32:522.74:50-0.36:444:49Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:485.43:232.85:29-0.26:454:49Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 9:01 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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