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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 12:02 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:49 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - May 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:095.04:003.28:47-0.38:132.76:087:43First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:214.65:213.510:02-0.210:052.76:077:43First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:504.36:183.911:13-0.111:412.26:067:44First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:194.27:024.412:13-0.16:057:45First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:344.37:394.812:501.61:02-0.16:047:46Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:364.38:135.11:450.91:450.16:037:46Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:304.38:465.42:320.32:240.36:027:47Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:194.29:175.63:15-0.22:590.66:017:48Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:044.19:475.63:55-0.53:321.06:017:49Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:493.910:175.64:34-0.74:031.36:007:50Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:343.710:475.45:13-0.74:341.75:597:50Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:213.55:52-0.65:052.15:587:51Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:133.36:34-0.35:372.45:577:52Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:173.17:200.06:152.75:577:53Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:274.43:373.18:120.37:113.05:567:53Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:134.14:593.29:120.58:533.15:557:54Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:193.75:533.510:150.710:552.95:557:55Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:513.46:283.811:130.85:547:56Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:203.46:554.112:122.512:010.85:537:56Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:283.47:204.41:011.912:410.95:537:57Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:243.67:464.81:411.31:160.95:527:58Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:133.78:135.22:170.71:501.05:527:58Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:593.88:435.62:540.12:241.15:517:59Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:453.89:165.93:32-0.52:591.35:518:00New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:323.89:526.14:12-0.93:361.55:508:00New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:213.810:316.14:55-1.24:151.75:508:01New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:153.75:42-1.34:591.95:498:02Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:153.66:32-1.25:512.25:498:02Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:045.72:213.67:27-1.06:552.55:498:03Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:005.23:323.88:26-0.68:192.65:488:04First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:084.74:394.09:29-0.39:592.45:488:04First Quarter31Sat
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 3:25 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 77% 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 Waxing Gibbous (77% 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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