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 5h 19m 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 - Jul 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:094.22:524.18:000.58:412.45:518:14Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:023.63:384.28:361.110:102.25:518:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:173.04:264.39:141.611:431.85:528:13Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:092.65:134.59:592.15:528:13Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:042.65:594.712:541.310:54 AM2.45:538:13Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:202.86:425.01:440.811:55 AM2.65:538:13Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:053.07:235.32:230.312:502.75:548:13Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:393.28:025.62:58-0.11:382.65:548:13Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:093.48:405.83:30-0.42:202.55:558:12Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:383.59:176.04:02-0.73:012.35:558:12New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:073.79:556.14:34-0.93:422.25:568:12New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:383.910:346.05:07-1.04:242.15:578:11New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:124.05:40-0.95:112.05:578:11Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:474.26:13-0.66:041.95:588:11Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:005.21:264.56:48-0.27:051.95:588:10Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:514.52:104.77:240.38:191.75:598:10Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:543.83:004.98:040.99:481.56:008:09First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:213.13:575.18:511.511:211.06:008:09First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:182.85:005.49:512.16:018:08First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:072.96:035.712:400.311:08 AM2.46:028:08Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:183.27:025.91:41-0.312:262.56:028:07Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:073.57:546.22:31-0.81:302.46:038:06Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:473.88:426.33:14-1.02:242.26:048:06Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:224.09:256.23:53-1.13:122.06:048:05Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:554.110:056.14:30-1.13:561.86:058:04Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:274.310:445.75:03-0.84:381.86:068:04Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:594.311:215.35:35-0.55:191.76:078:03Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:304.46:040.06:031.86:078:02Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:014.46:320.56:501.96:088:01Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:364.11:344.46:581.07:462.06:098:01Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:213.52:124.47:221.69:002.06:098:00Third 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 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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