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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 21m at 9:39 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:42 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Apr 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:184.17:413.111:480.310:563.06:447:19First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:594.27:543.412:46-0.16:437:20First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:154.68:153.812:252.61:31-0.56:427:21Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:165.08:404.21:201.92:09-0.76:407:22Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:085.39:074.72:081.22:45-0.86:397:22Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:575.49:385.12:540.53:20-0.86:387:23Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:465.310:105.53:39-0.23:55-0.56:367:24Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:355.010:455.74:26-0.64:300.06:357:25Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:264.511:215.75:15-0.85:050.56:347:25Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:224.06:06-0.95:421.26:327:26Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:005.61:293.47:03-0.76:211.86:317:27Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:445.22:583.08:10-0.47:082.46:307:28Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:384.75:013.09:30-0.18:312.96:297:29Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:534.36:373.310:560.010:503.06:277:29Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:314.07:253.612:090.06:267:30Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:574.07:573.912:272.61:030.06:257:31Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:014.18:234.11:232.11:440.06:247:32Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:494.28:444.32:031.62:170.16:227:32Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:294.39:034.52:361.22:440.36:217:33Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:044.29:224.73:070.83:070.46:207:34Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:384.29:414.93:360.53:290.76:197:35New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:124.010:025.04:060.23:510.96:187:35New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:473.810:245.14:370.04:121.26:177:36New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:253.610:485.15:10-0.14:341.66:157:37New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:083.35:47-0.14:561.96:147:38Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:023.06:29-0.15:172.36:137:39Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:192.77:200.15:402.66:127:39Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:254.74:282.88:250.26:082.96:117:40Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:204.46:093.09:420.28:203.26:107:41First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:444.26:373.410:560.110:503.06:097:42First Quarter30Thu
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 1:10 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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