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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 05m at 8:51 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:413.46:304.71:260.812:283.26:327:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:593.67:185.12:040.41:192.96:337:23Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:173.87:595.42:360.11:572.66:347:21Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:364.08:365.73:06-0.22:322.26:347:20Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:584.39:135.93:34-0.43:081.86:357:18New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:214.59:515.94:02-0.43:451.56:367:17New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:474.710:315.74:30-0.34:251.26:367:16New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:165.011:135.34:590.05:090.96:377:14Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:475.25:290.45:580.86:387:13Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:014.712:225.36:001.06:560.86:387:12Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:594.01:045.36:331.68:070.86:397:10Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:173.41:575.27:102.29:370.76:407:09First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:213.03:095.18:062.811:130.56:407:07First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:343.34:385.19:573.26:417:06First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:383.76:005.312:290.111:51 AM3.16:427:05Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:164.07:055.61:26-0.31:032.66:437:03Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:484.37:575.82:12-0.51:562.16:437:02Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:174.68:435.82:51-0.62:401.76:447:00Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:444.89:245.73:25-0.53:191.36:456:59Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:105.010:025.53:55-0.23:571.06:456:58Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:355.110:385.14:220.24:330.96:466:56Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:595.111:154.64:480.65:100.86:476:55Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:235.111:544.15:111.15:470.96:476:53Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:475.05:321.76:291.06:486:52Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:393.612:124.85:512.27:181.26:496:51Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:393.212:424.66:032.78:261.46:506:49Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:552.91:224.45:423.010:051.46:506:48Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:384.111:401.26:516:46Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:183.54:314.210:533.76:526:45Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:093.75:534.412:400.812:223.36:526:44Third 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 12:21 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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