Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:51 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 43m at 8:56 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449856
Common Questions About Tides

Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA Tides - Oct 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:365.94:286.510:463.411:221.07:126:51Full Moon1Fri
2Sat6:246.14:496.511:213.911:540.67:136:49Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:146.15:116.411:584.57:156:47Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:116.15:336.412:290.412:375.07:166:45Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:216.25:526.31:070.31:225.47:186:43Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:426.36:066.31:500.22:185.77:196:41Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:556.56:136.12:380.23:275.97:206:39Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:456.63:300.37:226:37Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:176.84:260.56:375.37:236:35Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:386.95:240.77:224.67:256:33Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:546.96:241.17:593.67:266:31Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:585.42:127.07:231.68:372.47:286:29Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:255.82:357.28:182.39:181.17:296:27Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:466.33:027.39:103.010:000.07:316:25New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:016.73:327.510:013.810:44-0.97:326:23New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:087.14:057.510:514.611:29-1.57:346:21New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:137.34:397.511:415.27:356:19Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:207.45:167.312:15-1.712:335.77:376:17Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:277.45:547.01:04-1.61:356.07:386:15Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:327.46:346.51:55-1.12:596.17:406:13First Quarter20Wed
21Thu11:327.37:235.92:48-0.55:125.87:416:11First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:227.33:420.26:485.17:436:10First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:017.24:361.07:384.37:456:08First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:327.15:311.78:133.57:466:06Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:554.61:547.06:272.48:412.87:486:04Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:264.92:086.97:193.09:072.07:496:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:335.32:196.98:073.69:301.37:516:01Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:325.82:346.98:524.29:550.77:525:59Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:236.22:546.99:354.610:230.27:545:57Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:096.53:176.910:175.110:53-0.27:555:56Full Moon30Sat
31Sun5:556.82:426.910:005.510:25-0.56:574:54Full Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449856)

Common Questions About Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA is approximately 1:23 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 Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA?

Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 minimum.

What datum are Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA 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 Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA?

Tide predictions for Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA 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 Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA?

Tide data for Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449856. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449856.

What is the moon phase in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA is First Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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