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 4h 45m 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 - Feb 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:526.010:233.92:411.73:56-1.36:555:28Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:336.010:594.13:231.54:32-1.26:545:29Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:165.711:374.24:091.45:08-0.96:535:30Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:025.25:001.45:46-0.56:535:31Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:194.311:54 AM4.56:001.46:270.16:525:32Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:064.412:593.87:141.47:120.76:515:33Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:014.62:283.18:441.28:061.46:505:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:054.74:272.810:210.89:171.96:495:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:134.96:113.011:420.210:392.16:485:36Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:175.27:193.312:43-0.46:475:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:145.48:063.61:31-0.86:475:38Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:045.68:443.812:502.02:13-1.16:465:39Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:485.79:173.91:381.82:50-1.26:455:40New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:275.79:474.02:201.63:24-1.16:445:41New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:045.610:164.12:571.43:55-0.96:435:42New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:395.310:444.13:331.44:24-0.66:425:43New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:125.011:124.14:091.34:52-0.26:405:44Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:464.511:414.14:461.45:180.26:395:45Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:214.05:271.55:440.76:385:46Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:114.012:013.46:141.66:091.26:375:47Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:454.012:542.97:161.76:341.76:365:47First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:283.92:362.48:461.77:032.26:355:48First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:273.95:502.410:361.48:102.66:345:49First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:414.07:042.711:500.910:172.76:335:50First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:514.37:333.012:370.36:315:51Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:484.77:563.31:14-0.26:305:52Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:355.18:213.612:282.31:48-0.66:295:53Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:185.58:473.91:111.92:20-1.06:285:54Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:005.89:154.21:521.42:53-1.26:275:54Full Moon29Tue
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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