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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 21m at 9:39 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:42 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:473.87:493.512:092.61:010.66:457:19First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:464.08:083.81:022.21:350.46:447:20Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:324.28:284.11:411.72:040.36:437:20Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:134.48:494.52:161.12:310.36:417:21Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:524.49:124.82:510.62:570.36:407:22Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:314.49:385.13:260.13:250.46:397:23Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:124.310:075.44:04-0.33:540.66:377:23Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:554.110:405.54:44-0.64:240.96:367:24Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:433.811:165.65:28-0.74:581.26:357:25Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:373.56:17-0.75:351.66:337:26Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:443.27:14-0.56:192.06:327:26Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:495.13:113.08:22-0.37:232.46:317:27Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:544.84:463.29:39-0.19:052.66:297:28Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:194.45:583.510:55-0.110:592.46:287:29Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:534.36:474.012:00-0.16:277:30Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:134.37:274.412:231.812:52-0.16:267:30Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:184.48:014.81:231.11:360.06:247:31Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:124.48:345.12:120.52:140.26:237:32Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:014.39:045.42:560.02:490.46:227:33Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:454.29:345.53:36-0.43:210.76:217:33New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:284.010:035.54:14-0.63:511.16:207:34New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:093.810:325.44:51-0.64:211.46:197:35New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:523.511:025.25:29-0.54:491.76:177:36Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:383.36:08-0.35:182.16:167:36Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:323.06:510.05:492.46:157:37Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:084.62:442.97:400.36:282.76:147:38Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:494.24:182.98:390.67:352.96:137:39First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:453.95:363.19:460.79:403.06:127:40First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:063.66:183.410:510.811:272.76:117:40First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:403.56:463.711:440.86:107:41First Quarter30Wed
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 1:10 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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