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 49m at 5:12 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:21 pm (5.3 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 - Aug 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:253.99:236.53:55-1.13:092.06:107:59New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:554.210:076.44:29-1.23:561.76:117:58New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:274.510:526.15:03-1.14:451.46:127:57New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:024.85:37-0.85:381.26:127:56Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:395.06:12-0.26:361.16:137:55Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:314.81:215.26:470.47:441.16:147:55Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:333.92:095.27:241.19:061.16:147:54First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:583.23:065.28:051.910:430.86:157:53First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:062.84:175.29:022.56:167:52First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:153.05:325.312:130.410:36 AM2.96:177:51First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:213.46:405.51:210.012:142.96:177:49Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:013.67:355.72:13-0.41:222.76:187:48Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:323.98:215.82:54-0.62:122.46:197:47Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:584.09:005.83:29-0.62:522.26:207:46Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:224.29:355.73:59-0.53:281.96:207:45Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:454.310:075.54:26-0.44:021.76:217:44Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:074.410:385.24:50-0.14:351.66:227:43Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:294.511:104.95:120.25:101.56:227:42Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:524.611:424.45:340.65:471.56:237:40Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:164.65:541.16:281.66:247:39Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:183.812:424.66:121.57:181.76:257:38Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:023.31:144.66:272.08:261.76:257:37Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:112.81:564.56:342.410:091.76:267:36Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:024.511:551.36:277:34Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:324.66:277:33Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:343.25:505.012:570.711:14 AM3.36:287:32Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:383.56:495.41:390.212:363.06:297:31Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:543.87:405.92:15-0.31:302.56:297:29Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:164.18:266.22:48-0.62:171.96:307:28Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:414.59:116.33:21-0.83:021.36:317:27New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:105.09:576.13:53-0.73:490.86:327:25New Moon31Fri
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 8:16 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 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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