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 3h 30m 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 - Nov 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:024.97:534.71:310.42:011.37:186:05Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:255.48:404.82:020.42:410.57:196:04Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:525.99:284.72:330.63:22-0.27:206:04New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:226.210:194.53:050.94:06-0.77:216:03New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:566.511:134.23:391.34:53-1.07:226:02New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:346.54:141.75:44-1.17:236:01Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:133.910:16 AM6.33:522.25:42-0.96:245:00Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:253.611:04 AM6.04:372.76:47-0.66:254:59Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:563.512:045.45:383.18:01-0.36:264:59First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:343.61:244.97:213.49:17-0.16:274:58First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:454.03:014.59:293.210:240.06:284:57First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:314.44:294.411:002.611:180.26:284:56First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:074.75:404.312:021.96:294:56Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:385.06:374.312:010.412:501.36:304:55Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:045.37:254.212:370.71:300.86:314:55Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:285.58:094.01:071.12:050.46:324:54Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:515.68:493.91:341.42:380.16:334:53Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:135.79:283.71:571.73:10-0.16:344:53Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:355.710:083.62:202.03:42-0.26:354:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:005.610:513.42:432.34:16-0.26:364:52Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:265.511:413.23:062.64:53-0.16:374:52Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:555.33:292.85:350.16:384:51Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:463.110:27 AM5.13:523.16:240.36:394:51Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:213.111:06 AM4.74:153.37:210.56:404:50Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:163.312:004.45:153.58:230.66:414:50Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:453.61:204.18:083.69:220.66:424:50Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:043.92:583.810:043.210:130.76:424:50Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:254.34:253.811:112.510:560.76:434:49Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:474.75:363.912:011.66:444:49Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:145.26:383.912:460.76:454:49Waning Crescent30Tue
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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