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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 39m at 1:27 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:35 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Dec 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:273.812:504.27:192.98:120.66:454:49Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:344.02:073.79:012.99:111.06:464:49Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:294.23:383.410:332.510:061.26:474:49Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:114.45:013.311:392.010:551.56:484:49Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:454.76:073.312:251.46:494:49Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:144.96:583.41:030.96:504:49Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:425.27:423.512:111.71:360.56:504:49Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:095.48:213.612:441.82:080.16:514:49Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:375.68:583.61:161.92:40-0.36:524:49New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:065.79:353.71:472.03:13-0.56:534:49New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:385.810:143.72:202.03:48-0.76:534:49New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:115.810:553.72:552.14:25-0.76:544:50New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:485.711:413.73:342.25:04-0.66:554:50Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:285.54:182.45:47-0.56:564:50Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:313.711:14 AM5.15:122.56:33-0.26:564:51Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:263.912:104.66:222.67:240.16:574:51Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:254.11:234.07:532.58:200.56:574:51First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:234.42:573.69:322.19:200.86:584:52First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:174.84:343.410:561.410:191.16:594:52First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:065.35:563.512:000.66:594:52Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:525.77:033.612:54-0.17:004:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:376.17:583.812:091.41:41-0.77:004:53Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:196.38:483.912:571.52:25-1.17:014:54Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:016.49:334.01:441.63:07-1.37:014:55Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:426.310:174.02:281.73:48-1.37:024:55Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:226.111:014.03:121.84:28-1.17:024:56Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:015.811:453.93:562.05:07-0.87:024:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:415.34:412.15:46-0.47:034:57Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:303.911:21 AM4.75:312.36:260.17:034:58Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:193.912:064.16:312.57:060.67:034:58Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:123.91:013.57:492.67:571.07:034:59Third Quarter31Thu
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 4:31 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (69% illuminated). This places Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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