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 54m 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 - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:544.48:176.12:28-0.72:071.76:327:24Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:254.89:046.13:05-0.82:551.26:337:22Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:565.19:485.93:40-0.63:400.86:347:21Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:275.310:325.54:13-0.34:250.56:347:20Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:585.511:165.04:440.25:090.46:357:18Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:305.55:150.75:550.56:367:17Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:024.312:025.35:431.36:450.76:367:16Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:533.712:375.16:101.97:431.06:377:14Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:013.21:174.86:352.59:011.36:387:13Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:092.92:134.56:553.010:431.36:397:12Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:404.36:397:10Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:523.45:144.312:081.111:16 AM3.46:407:09Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:083.66:214.61:020.812:323.16:417:07Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:243.87:094.81:390.61:172.76:417:06Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:404.17:495.02:090.41:522.26:427:05Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:574.38:245.22:340.32:251.86:437:03Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:154.68:595.22:580.32:581.46:437:02New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:364.99:355.13:210.43:321.06:447:00New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:585.210:124.93:450.54:070.66:456:59New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:235.410:524.64:090.84:460.46:456:57New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:515.611:374.24:351.25:300.36:466:56Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:235.65:021.66:190.36:476:55Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:313.712:015.65:302.07:200.46:476:53Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:423.212:495.46:042.58:370.56:486:52Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:333.01:575.16:512.910:080.56:496:50First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:403.23:295.08:423.211:280.36:506:49First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:413.65:045.010:583.16:506:48First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:184.16:195.212:290.012:212.56:516:46Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:504.57:195.31:16-0.11:201.86:526:45Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:205.08:115.41:56-0.12:091.26:526:44Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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