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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 2:56 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:465.110:505.14:330.14:450.86:327:24Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:145.111:284.65:010.55:240.96:337:22Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:435.05:271.06:051.06:347:21Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:084.112:124.95:531.56:501.26:347:20Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:533.612:454.76:162.07:461.46:357:18Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:543.11:254.56:392.59:041.66:367:17Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:522.82:224.37:002.910:461.56:367:16Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:193.03:494.28:103.26:377:14Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:393.35:164.412:081.311:05 AM3.26:387:13Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:573.56:194.612:590.912:223.06:397:11Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:153.87:085.01:350.61:102.56:397:10Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:344.17:495.22:060.41:492.16:407:09Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:544.48:295.42:340.22:261.66:417:07Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:184.89:085.53:010.13:041.16:417:06New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:445.19:495.43:300.13:430.66:427:04New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:135.510:325.13:590.34:250.36:437:03New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:455.711:194.74:300.65:110.16:437:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:205.85:021.06:020.16:447:00Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:114.212:015.75:371.57:010.26:456:59Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:153.712:505.66:172.08:120.46:456:57Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:423.31:535.37:102.59:370.56:466:56First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:363.33:165.08:372.911:030.46:476:55First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:083.64:495.010:362.96:486:53First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:024.06:075.112:130.212:072.56:486:52Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:424.47:095.21:060.01:102.06:496:50Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:154.78:005.31:490.01:591.56:506:49Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:455.08:445.22:260.12:411.06:506:48Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:125.29:245.12:580.33:190.76:516:46Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:385.410:024.83:270.63:550.46:526:45Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:035.510:394.53:531.04:290.36:536:43Full Moon30Sun
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 6:17 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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