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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : 5:58 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 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 - Sep 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:064.38:255.82:39-0.52:191.96:327:24Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:344.69:065.83:13-0.53:001.56:337:23Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:004.89:445.63:43-0.33:391.26:337:22Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:244.910:195.24:110.04:151.06:347:20Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:485.010:544.84:360.44:510.96:357:19Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:125.011:304.44:590.85:270.96:367:18Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:365.05:201.36:061.06:367:16Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:083.812:024.95:401.86:501.26:377:15Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:543.312:314.75:562.27:481.46:387:13Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:022.91:084.56:042.69:121.56:387:12Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:054.311:031.46:397:11Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:414.36:407:09Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:103.45:154.512:191.111:08 AM3.46:407:08Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:093.66:194.81:040.712:253.16:417:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:213.97:095.11:390.31:122.66:427:05Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:374.27:535.42:080.11:522.06:427:04Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:584.68:355.62:37-0.12:321.46:437:02Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:215.09:185.63:05-0.13:120.86:447:01New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:485.410:025.43:340.13:550.36:446:59New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:185.810:495.04:040.44:400.06:456:58New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:526.011:404.54:350.85:30-0.26:466:57Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:296.05:081.36:25-0.26:476:55Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:393.912:135.95:441.97:300.06:476:54Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:573.41:065.66:242.48:500.26:486:52First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:493.22:175.27:242.910:210.36:496:51First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:483.43:525.09:233.211:410.26:496:50First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:513.85:235.011:253.06:506:48First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:314.26:345.112:420.112:412.56:516:47Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:024.57:305.11:280.01:341.96:516:45Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:304.88:165.12:060.12:171.46:526:44Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 3:43 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 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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