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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 59m at 12:27 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:34 am (2.7 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 - Jan 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:515.89:373.51:332.13:07-0.87:045:00Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:255.910:153.52:082.13:41-1.07:045:01Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:016.010:543.62:452.24:18-1.07:045:01Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:395.911:363.63:252.24:56-1.07:045:02Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:205.74:092.35:37-0.87:045:03Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:213.711:06 AM5.35:022.36:20-0.57:045:04Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:113.811:59 AM4.86:072.47:07-0.17:045:05Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:054.01:054.17:302.37:570.47:045:06Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:014.32:323.59:082.08:530.87:045:06Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:564.74:153.210:401.49:531.37:045:07Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:485.15:503.211:520.610:541.67:045:08Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:385.57:033.312:49-0.27:045:09Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:255.88:013.51:38-0.87:045:10Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:096.18:503.712:451.82:22-1.27:035:11Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:526.29:323.81:341.93:03-1.47:035:12New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:336.210:123.92:191.93:42-1.47:035:13New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:136.010:513.93:011.94:20-1.27:035:14New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:515.711:293.83:431.94:57-0.97:025:15Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:295.34:252.05:32-0.57:025:16Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:073.811:06 AM4.85:092.16:070.07:025:17Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:473.811:46 AM4.25:592.26:420.57:015:18Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:313.812:323.67:022.37:181.07:015:19First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:183.81:363.08:282.37:581.57:005:20First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:103.93:262.610:132.08:481.97:005:21First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:034.15:342.611:361.59:522.26:595:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:534.46:542.712:290.96:595:23First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:374.77:423.01:080.36:585:24Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:185.08:173.21:43-0.26:585:25Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:575.48:483.412:392.32:15-0.66:575:26Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:355.79:193.61:202.12:48-1.06:565:27Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:135.99:503.82:001.93:22-1.26:565:28Full Moon31Mon
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 3:30 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 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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