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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : 9:33 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 51m at 3:51 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:102.85:224.512:031.710:17 AM2.56:107:59Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:542.96:124.71:101.211:26 AM2.86:117:58Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:493.26:585.01:570.712:322.96:127:57Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:243.47:395.32:350.31:232.86:127:56Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:513.58:185.53:08-0.12:052.76:137:55Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:163.68:545.83:39-0.42:422.56:147:54New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:413.89:305.94:09-0.63:182.36:147:53New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:083.910:056.04:39-0.73:552.16:157:52New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:364.010:425.85:09-0.64:352.06:167:51New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:064.25:40-0.55:181.96:177:50Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:394.46:11-0.26:081.86:177:49Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:055.01:164.56:430.37:071.86:187:48Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:564.41:574.77:170.88:201.76:197:47Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:023.72:474.97:551.59:511.46:207:46First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:403.13:495.08:442.011:260.96:207:45First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:512.94:585.39:542.56:217:44First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:303.26:065.612:440.311:25 AM2.86:227:43Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:283.67:075.91:43-0.312:442.76:227:42Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:103.98:016.22:31-0.81:462.46:237:40Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:454.18:496.33:14-1.02:372.16:247:39Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:184.39:336.33:53-1.13:221.86:257:38Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:504.510:146.14:28-0.94:051.66:257:37Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:214.610:535.75:02-0.64:471.56:267:36Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:524.611:325.25:33-0.25:291.46:277:34Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:224.66:030.36:131.56:277:33Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:124.612:534.66:300.97:021.66:287:32Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:563.91:264.56:561.68:011.86:297:30Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:533.32:044.47:202.19:231.86:297:29Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:342.82:554.37:412.711:101.66:307:28Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:084.36:317:27Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:253.25:274.412:341.210:58 AM3.36:327:25Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:42 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 (38% 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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