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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:27 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 29m at 4:54 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Jun 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:464.64:373.89:19-0.19:372.75:488:05First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:074.25:294.210:200.111:122.25:488:05First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:373.96:134.611:170.35:478:06First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:013.86:545.112:261.512:100.55:478:06Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:143.87:325.61:250.712:580.75:478:07Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:173.98:105.92:16-0.11:431.05:478:07Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:143.98:486.23:03-0.72:261.25:478:08Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:063.99:266.23:48-1.13:071.55:478:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:563.910:056.14:31-1.33:481.75:468:09Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:453.810:435.95:14-1.24:292.05:468:09Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:363.75:58-1.15:122.35:468:10Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:283.66:42-0.75:582.55:468:10Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:035.12:253.67:27-0.46:522.85:468:11Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:464.63:263.68:150.18:032.95:468:11Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:374.14:243.79:050.59:362.95:478:11Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:433.65:153.99:560.811:132.65:478:12Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:083.25:554.210:471.15:478:12Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:373.16:294.412:252.111:34 AM1.45:478:12Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:523.17:004.71:161.612:171.65:478:12Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:513.17:295.01:571.012:561.75:478:13Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:413.38:005.32:320.51:331.95:478:13Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:243.48:315.63:070.02:091.95:488:13Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:063.59:055.93:42-0.42:462.05:488:13New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:473.69:416.04:18-0.83:232.15:488:13New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:293.610:206.04:56-1.04:042.15:498:14New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:133.75:36-1.14:482.25:498:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:003.76:18-1.05:382.35:498:14Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:523.87:03-0.86:382.45:508:14Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:385.22:464.07:51-0.47:532.55:508:14Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:384.73:434.38:420.09:222.35:508:14First Quarter30Wed
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 8:40 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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