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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:20 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 30m at 1:31 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Nov 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:485.49:314.12:321.43:240.37:186:06New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:115.510:064.12:561.63:550.17:196:05New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:355.510:413.93:211.84:260.07:206:04New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:005.511:183.83:462.04:590.07:216:03New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:275.511:003.63:122.24:340.16:225:02Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:565.311:493.43:392.45:140.26:235:01Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:285.14:092.75:590.46:235:00Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:503.311:07 AM4.84:472.96:520.66:245:00Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:063.311:59 AM4.55:473.27:540.76:254:59First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:223.51:154.17:343.38:580.86:264:58First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:163.92:523.99:303.09:570.86:274:57First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:564.34:223.910:502.310:490.86:284:57First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:314.85:344.111:481.511:350.86:294:56Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:065.46:354.212:370.76:304:55Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:435.97:314.412:180.91:23-0.16:314:55Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:206.38:234.41:001.02:09-0.86:324:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:006.69:144.41:421.22:55-1.26:334:54Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:416.710:064.32:241.43:41-1.46:344:53Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:246.611:014.13:091.64:30-1.36:354:53Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:096.311:594.03:561.95:20-1.06:364:52Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:575.84:482.36:14-0.66:374:52Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:053.911:51 AM5.25:512.67:12-0.16:384:51Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:163.912:554.57:122.88:130.36:384:51Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:264.12:154.08:532.79:160.76:394:51Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:254.33:463.610:272.410:141.16:404:50Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:124.65:083.511:361.811:041.36:414:50Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:494.86:133.512:261.36:424:50Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:205.07:053.51:070.86:434:49Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:485.27:483.612:211.71:410.46:444:49Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:145.48:263.612:521.92:130.16:454:49Waning Crescent30Thu
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 4:55 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Waning Gibbous (71% 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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