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 : 1:29 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 17m at 9:38 am (3.1 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 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:204.39:426.33:58-1.13:301.66:107:59Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:554.510:246.04:35-1.04:161.46:117:58Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:304.711:055.65:09-0.75:011.36:127:57Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:044.75:43-0.35:461.46:127:56Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:394.76:150.36:351.56:137:55Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:284.41:154.66:450.97:291.76:147:54Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:163.71:554.57:151.58:381.86:157:53Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:183.12:434.47:462.010:101.86:157:52Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:082.73:444.48:242.511:501.56:167:51Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:472.84:554.59:362.86:177:50Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:013.06:004.712:581.111:21 AM3.06:177:49Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:333.36:514.91:440.712:332.96:187:48Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:573.57:345.22:180.41:232.66:197:47Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:183.78:125.52:480.12:032.36:207:46Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:414.08:495.73:16-0.22:412.06:207:45Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:044.29:255.83:43-0.33:181.76:217:44New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:294.510:025.74:11-0.33:561.46:227:42New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:574.710:415.54:39-0.24:371.26:227:41New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:274.911:235.15:080.05:221.06:237:40Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:015.15:390.46:121.06:247:39Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:104.512:405.26:110.97:111.06:257:38Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:073.91:265.26:471.48:251.06:257:37Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:243.32:245.27:302.09:560.96:267:35First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:173.03:385.18:332.511:280.66:277:34First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:153.15:015.310:132.86:277:33First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:243.56:145.512:390.211:51 AM2.66:287:31Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:093.97:155.71:34-0.21:022.36:297:30Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:454.28:065.92:18-0.51:571.96:307:29Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:184.68:515.92:57-0.62:431.56:307:28Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:484.89:335.83:31-0.53:261.16:317:26Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:185.010:125.54:03-0.24:060.96:327:25Full Moon31Fri
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 11:33 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 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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