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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 53m at 6:38 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 1:13 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Jul 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:392.85:044.99:511.75:518:14First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:282.85:555.412:310.910:52 AM2.15:518:14Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:503.06:475.81:280.111:59 AM2.25:528:14Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:493.27:386.32:18-0.61:022.35:528:13Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:373.58:286.63:05-1.22:012.15:538:13Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:203.89:176.83:49-1.62:552.05:538:13Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:024.010:066.74:33-1.83:491.85:548:13Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:444.210:546.45:15-1.74:421.75:548:13Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:274.45:57-1.45:371.75:558:12Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:104.56:38-0.96:371.75:568:12Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:345.21:564.67:19-0.27:441.85:568:12Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:304.32:454.77:590.59:031.85:578:11Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:383.53:374.78:421.210:361.65:578:11Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:142.94:334.89:291.85:588:11Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:182.85:304.912:071.210:28 AM2.35:598:10Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:572.96:235.01:160.711:38 AM2.75:598:10Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:553.17:105.22:070.312:422.86:008:09Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:333.37:515.42:460.01:332.76:018:09Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:013.48:285.53:20-0.22:142.66:018:08Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:253.69:025.63:49-0.42:512.46:028:08New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:493.79:355.74:17-0.53:252.36:038:07New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:133.810:075.64:43-0.53:592.26:038:06New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:383.910:395.55:09-0.44:352.16:048:06New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:044.05:35-0.25:132.06:058:05Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:324.26:010.05:562.06:058:04Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:024.36:270.46:472.06:068:04Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:294.21:364.56:540.87:501.96:078:03Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:213.62:184.77:231.39:121.76:078:02First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:383.03:114.87:581.810:491.36:088:01First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:432.64:175.18:482.36:098:01First Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:512.85:275.412:140.710:13 AM2.66:108:00First Quarter31Sat
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 9:55 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 15% 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 (15% 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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