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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 09m at 4:43 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:01 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - May 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:533.77:404.31:161.81:090.76:097:42Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:433.78:004.71:531.21:370.86:087:43Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:293.88:235.12:290.52:051.06:077:43Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:143.78:505.53:05-0.12:331.26:067:44New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:593.79:205.83:42-0.63:031.56:057:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:473.69:546.04:23-1.03:351.76:047:46New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:383.410:326.05:07-1.24:092.06:037:47New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:363.25:55-1.24:492.26:027:47Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:433.16:49-1.15:362.56:017:48Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:055.63:003.17:49-0.96:432.76:007:49Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:065.24:163.48:54-0.68:212.96:007:50First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:204.75:163.710:00-0.310:132.65:597:50First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:484.26:014.211:00-0.111:452.05:587:51First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:174.06:404.611:520.25:577:52First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:353.87:155.112:531.212:380.55:577:53Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:413.77:485.41:470.51:180.95:567:53Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:403.68:195.72:35-0.11:541.35:557:54Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:323.68:505.83:17-0.62:281.65:547:55Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:203.59:215.83:57-0.93:011.95:547:56Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:063.49:525.74:35-1.03:332.15:537:56Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:513.310:245.55:14-0.94:042.45:537:57Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:383.25:53-0.74:362.55:527:58Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:303.16:34-0.55:102.75:527:58Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:283.17:18-0.25:522.95:517:59Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:134.63:323.18:050.16:533.15:518:00Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:584.24:303.38:540.48:283.15:508:01Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:573.85:123.59:430.610:202.95:508:01Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:163.45:433.910:300.911:452.45:498:02Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:483.26:104.211:121.15:498:03Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:113.16:374.612:441.711:52 AM1.45:488:03Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:213.17:065.11:291.012:301.65:488:04Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:52 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 4% 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 (4% 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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