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 14h 51m 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 - Sep 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:466.37:200.37:445.46:297:54Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:146.24:106.58:050.28:394.96:317:52Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:196.24:296.68:480.19:234.36:327:50Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:206.34:446.79:290.310:053.66:347:48New Moon4Sun
5Mon3:226.34:596.810:100.610:472.86:357:46New Moon5Mon
6Tue4:246.35:186.910:501.211:292.06:367:44New Moon6Tue
7Wed5:286.35:417.011:311.96:387:42Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:336.26:097.112:141.212:122.86:397:40Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:456.06:397.21:020.512:563.76:407:38Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:155.97:147.11:550.01:444.56:427:36First Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:036.07:547.02:53-0.22:405.26:437:34First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:346.23:53-0.33:485.66:457:31First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:386.54:57-0.35:135.76:467:29First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:246.76:03-0.27:065.36:477:27Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:026.87:070.18:184.76:497:25Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:366.03:356.88:020.49:064.06:507:23Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:555.94:036.88:500.89:453.36:527:21Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:045.94:266.79:321.310:212.76:537:19Full Moon18Sun
19Mon4:075.94:446.710:101.810:542.16:547:17Full Moon19Mon
20Tue5:045.94:596.610:462.411:261.66:567:15Full Moon20Tue
21Wed5:575.95:166.511:213.011:591.26:577:12Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:475.95:366.411:563.66:597:10Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:425.95:596.412:341.012:324.17:007:08Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:475.86:246.31:130.81:134.77:017:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:105.86:496.11:550.82:005.17:037:04Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:395.97:156.02:420.82:585.47:047:02Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:476.13:320.84:065.57:067:00Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:326.34:250.95:315.57:076:58Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:036.45:210.97:125.17:096:56Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:256.56:181.07:514.57:106:54Waning Crescent30Fri
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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