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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:31 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 7:59 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Aug 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:474.611:205.65:23-0.75:171.36:107:59Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:244.95:57-0.36:121.36:107:59Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:095.01:045.06:330.27:151.26:117:58Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:054.31:515.17:100.88:301.26:127:57First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:163.52:465.27:521.510:011.06:137:56First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:593.03:535.28:462.111:340.76:137:55First Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:052.95:065.310:052.56:147:54First Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:353.26:165.512:500.211:38 AM2.76:157:53Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:283.67:155.71:47-0.312:542.56:157:52Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:073.88:055.92:33-0.51:512.36:167:51Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:394.18:485.93:11-0.72:382.06:177:50Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:084.29:265.93:46-0.63:181.86:187:49Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:364.410:025.74:16-0.53:561.66:187:48Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:014.510:365.44:44-0.24:321.56:197:47Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:274.611:095.05:100.15:081.56:207:46Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:534.611:424.55:340.55:451.56:217:45Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:194.65:570.96:271.66:217:43Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:194.012:484.66:191.47:161.76:227:42Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:023.41:224.56:401.98:211.86:237:41Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:042.92:064.46:582.39:571.86:237:40Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:282.63:104.47:082.711:421.56:247:39Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:324.56:257:37Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:103.15:454.812:481.011:09 AM3.16:267:36Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:243.46:435.21:310.512:282.96:267:35Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:433.77:315.62:060.11:202.56:277:34Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:064.08:155.92:38-0.32:062.06:287:32Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:314.48:586.13:10-0.52:491.56:287:31New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:584.89:416.03:41-0.63:331.06:297:30New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:295.110:265.84:13-0.54:190.66:307:29New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:025.411:135.34:46-0.15:080.46:307:27Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:395.65:200.36:010.36:317:26Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 11:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% 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 Waxing Gibbous (91% 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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