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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 56m at 6:12 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:55 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Nov 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:303.52:504.78:523.510:430.27:186:05Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:054.04:274.510:553.011:390.27:196:04Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:354.55:494.512:122.27:206:03Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:055.06:574.512:250.31:101.47:216:02Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:355.56:564.51:050.512:590.56:225:02Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:066.07:514.412:420.81:45-0.26:235:01Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:376.38:434.21:171.22:29-0.76:245:00New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:106.49:334.01:511.53:12-1.06:254:59New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:436.410:253.82:241.93:55-1.06:264:58New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:186.211:193.52:582.34:40-0.86:274:58Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:545.93:312.65:28-0.56:284:57Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:223.410:32 AM5.44:062.96:20-0.16:294:56Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:403.311:15 AM5.04:463.27:180.36:304:56Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:123.412:094.55:543.58:210.66:304:55First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:213.61:244.08:053.59:210.86:314:54First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:583.82:583.710:063.210:121.06:324:54First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:244.14:233.611:162.610:531.26:334:53First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:454.45:313.512:032.06:344:53Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:054.76:263.512:401.46:354:52Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:275.17:153.61:150.86:364:52Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:505.48:003.612:261.81:480.26:374:51Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:165.78:443.612:541.92:23-0.36:384:51Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:456.09:293.61:242.13:00-0.66:394:51Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:186.210:153.51:552.33:39-0.96:404:50Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:546.311:063.42:292.44:23-1.06:414:50Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:356.23:072.65:10-0.96:424:50Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:023.310:20 AM6.03:522.86:01-0.76:434:50Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:053.411:12 AM5.64:502.96:56-0.56:434:49Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:113.612:155.16:123.17:53-0.26:444:49Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:103.91:324.57:582.98:490.26:454:49Third Quarter30Thu
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 9:33 am — 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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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