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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 6:12 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:09 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Jul 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:123.75:024.39:560.811:262.15:518:14Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:413.25:454.510:451.35:518:14Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:153.06:224.712:411.611:31 AM1.85:528:13Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:363.06:575.01:351.112:162.15:528:13Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:393.17:295.22:180.612:572.35:538:13Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:273.28:015.42:540.21:362.55:538:13Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:053.38:345.53:28-0.22:132.55:548:13Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:403.49:075.74:00-0.42:492.55:548:13New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:133.49:415.84:32-0.63:242.55:558:12New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:473.510:165.85:05-0.74:012.55:558:12New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:213.55:39-0.74:392.55:568:12New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:583.66:14-0.65:222.65:578:11Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:373.76:50-0.46:132.65:578:11Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:135.12:193.97:26-0.17:172.65:588:11Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:034.63:034.18:050.38:382.45:588:10First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:064.03:504.48:470.810:112.05:598:10First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:323.44:404.89:351.311:401.46:008:09First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:193.05:315.310:311.76:008:09First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:593.16:235.712:510.611:33 AM2.16:018:08Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:153.37:146.11:49-0.212:372.26:028:08Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:123.58:046.42:40-0.91:362.36:028:07Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:003.88:526.63:26-1.32:312.26:038:06Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:433.99:396.64:10-1.53:212.16:048:06Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:244.010:246.44:53-1.54:102.06:048:05Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:044.15:33-1.34:582.06:058:04Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:444.26:13-0.95:482.06:068:04Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:244.26:51-0.46:412.16:078:03Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:374.92:064.27:280.27:422.26:078:02Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:254.22:514.38:040.98:572.26:088:01Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:263.53:384.38:411.510:302.16:098:01Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:582.94:294.49:222.16:098:00Third Quarter31Sat
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 9:10 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 Crescent (12% 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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