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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 38m at 3:08 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:49 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Nov 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:553.73:584.310:393.611:450.47:196:05First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:594.05:254.412:003.07:206:04First Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:154.56:324.612:270.312:522.27:216:03Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:375.07:304.71:040.31:381.37:216:02Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:025.58:234.71:380.42:220.47:226:01Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:316.19:164.62:120.63:07-0.47:236:00Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:046.59:094.41:470.92:53-1.06:245:00Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:396.710:044.12:221.33:41-1.36:254:59Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:176.711:053.82:581.84:31-1.36:264:58Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:596.53:372.35:27-1.16:274:57Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:163.510:46 AM6.14:212.76:29-0.76:284:57Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:433.411:41 AM5.55:183.17:39-0.36:294:56Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:203.612:524.96:503.48:520.06:304:55Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:323.92:224.48:583.39:590.26:314:55Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:194.23:544.110:382.910:540.56:324:54Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:534.55:104.011:432.211:370.76:334:54Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:214.86:104.012:311.66:344:53Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:455.07:003.912:111.01:101.16:354:53Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:065.27:443.812:391.31:440.66:354:52Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:265.48:243.71:041.62:160.26:364:52Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:465.69:033.61:261.92:47-0.16:374:51New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:085.79:433.51:492.13:19-0.36:384:51New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:335.710:243.42:122.33:53-0.36:394:51New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:005.711:113.32:362.54:29-0.36:404:50New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:295.63:002.75:11-0.26:414:50Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:083.110:03 AM5.43:262.95:58-0.16:424:50Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:203.110:42 AM5.13:563.16:510.16:434:49Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:463.211:32 AM4.84:473.47:480.26:444:49Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:473.412:404.46:443.58:460.36:454:49First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:213.82:124.19:003.39:380.56:454:49First Quarter30Tue
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 6:28 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% 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 Crescent (10% 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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