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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 32m at 6:44 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:29 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Feb 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:024.21:132.67:561.86:251.86:555:29First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:474.13:532.29:471.66:232.36:545:30First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:494.111:301.26:535:31First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:034.38:012.712:260.66:535:32First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:094.68:073.01:050.16:525:33Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:025.08:233.21:38-0.46:515:34Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:475.48:423.512:332.42:08-0.86:505:35Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:295.79:053.71:172.02:38-1.16:495:36Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:095.99:304.11:591.63:08-1.26:485:36Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:496.09:594.42:411.23:38-1.26:475:37Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:315.710:304.73:250.94:09-0.96:465:38Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:155.311:034.94:130.74:41-0.56:455:39Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:034.611:415.05:050.55:130.16:445:40Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:593.86:050.55:470.86:435:41Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:255.11:113.07:170.66:241.46:425:42Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:185.03:052.58:490.57:112.16:415:43Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:274.95:362.610:300.28:422.66:405:44Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:524.96:553.011:49-0.210:432.66:395:45Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:115.07:363.412:46-0.66:385:46Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:145.28:083.712:042.41:30-0.96:375:47Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:055.48:353.912:592.02:07-1.06:365:48Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:485.59:014.11:431.62:39-0.96:355:48New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:255.49:244.32:211.33:07-0.76:345:49New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:595.29:474.42:561.03:32-0.56:325:50New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:324.910:094.53:300.93:55-0.16:315:51New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:044.510:324.54:040.84:160.36:305:52Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:374.010:554.54:390.84:360.76:295:53Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:123.511:204.55:170.84:541.26:285:54Waxing Crescent28Thu
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 10:06 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 87% 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 (87% 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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