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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 7:38 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:21 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410971
Common Questions About Tides

Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, CA Tides - Dec 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:404.86:263.212:351.16:464:49Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:085.17:173.31:110.56:474:49Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:385.58:033.512:082.01:470.06:474:49Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:105.88:453.612:442.12:23-0.56:484:49New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:456.19:273.61:212.13:00-0.96:494:49New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:226.310:103.72:002.13:40-1.16:504:49New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:026.310:553.72:412.24:22-1.26:514:49New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:456.211:443.83:262.25:06-1.16:514:49Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:325.94:182.35:52-0.96:524:49Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:363.911:24 AM5.45:192.46:41-0.56:534:49Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:324.012:264.76:372.57:330.06:544:49First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:304.31:434.08:112.38:270.56:544:50First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:264.73:193.59:491.89:241.06:554:50First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:195.14:583.311:121.110:221.46:564:50First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:085.46:213.312:150.46:564:51Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:535.77:273.41:07-0.36:574:51Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:366.08:203.512:081.91:52-0.76:584:51Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:166.19:053.612:552.12:33-1.06:584:52Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:546.19:453.71:382.23:11-1.16:594:52Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:316.010:223.72:182.23:47-1.06:594:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:065.910:583.72:562.24:21-0.87:004:53Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:415.611:353.73:332.34:55-0.67:004:54Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:155.34:122.45:28-0.37:014:54Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:123.710:50 AM4.84:542.56:000.17:014:55Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:523.711:27 AM4.35:452.66:330.57:024:55Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:343.712:103.86:492.77:070.97:024:56Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:203.91:093.28:162.67:441.47:024:56Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:084.02:442.79:582.28:281.77:034:57Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:554.34:462.611:181.79:222.17:034:58Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:404.66:192.712:121.07:034:59Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:235.07:143.012:540.37:034:59Waning Crescent31Sat
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 10:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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