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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 55m at 5:35 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Dec 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:343.811:14 AM5.85:002.66:41-0.86:464:49Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:373.812:145.16:142.77:37-0.26:474:49Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:404.01:254.47:482.78:330.36:484:49First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:384.32:523.89:302.49:280.86:494:49First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:284.64:263.410:571.910:201.36:494:49First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:104.95:503.312:021.26:504:49Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:465.16:593.312:520.76:514:49Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:185.37:533.31:320.26:524:49Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:485.58:383.412:242.22:07-0.16:534:49Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:175.69:163.412:582.42:40-0.46:534:49Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:475.79:513.41:302.53:11-0.56:544:50Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:185.710:243.42:012.53:43-0.66:554:50Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:505.711:003.42:332.64:16-0.66:554:50Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:235.611:373.43:062.64:49-0.56:564:50Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:565.43:422.75:24-0.46:574:51Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:173.410:32 AM5.14:242.86:00-0.16:574:51Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:003.511:12 AM4.75:152.96:370.16:584:51Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:443.612:004.26:252.97:150.56:584:52Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:283.91:063.77:562.77:570.96:594:52Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:124.32:393.19:352.28:451.36:594:53Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:564.74:282.910:571.49:381.77:004:53Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:415.26:023.012:000.57:004:54Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:275.77:143.212:52-0.37:014:54Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:146.28:103.41:40-1.07:014:55Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:026.58:593.612:312.12:26-1.67:024:56New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:506.89:443.81:242.13:11-1.97:024:56New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:376.810:283.92:162.03:55-1.97:024:57New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:256.611:124.03:071.94:39-1.77:034:57New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:126.211:574.14:001.95:22-1.37:034:58Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:005.64:562.06:04-0.87:034:59Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:444.211:51 AM4.85:582.16:43-0.17:035:00Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 8:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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