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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 41m at 4:54 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:558.03:586.811:104.710:570.37:415:10Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:217.94:556.212:014.17:395:12Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:437.75:545.712:543.67:385:13Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:047.67:015.212:082.11:483.17:375:15Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:267.58:394.812:433.02:412.67:355:17First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:507.411:194.91:193.83:342.27:345:18First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:207.31:584.64:291.87:325:20First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:595.38:55 AM7.22:425.25:251.37:315:21First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:377.16:150.97:295:23Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:526.310:27 AM7.15:046.16:590.67:275:25Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:276.611:23 AM7.06:316.17:380.37:265:26Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:586.912:177.07:416.08:150.17:245:28Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:247.11:096.98:345.78:500.07:235:30Full Moon13Mon
14Tue4:467.22:016.99:195.39:260.17:215:31Full Moon14Tue
15Wed5:027.32:556.710:004.710:010.47:195:33Full Moon15Wed
16Thu5:167.33:506.510:414.210:360.97:175:34Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:307.34:466.311:243.511:121.67:165:36Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:497.45:466.012:092.87:145:38Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:137.56:555.712:582.17:125:39Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:417.58:235.512:303.31:521.57:105:41Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:147.510:485.51:154.22:490.97:085:42Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:547.52:075.03:500.47:075:44Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:346.08:43 AM7.43:115.64:550.17:055:46Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:366.59:43 AM7.34:306.06:00-0.27:035:47Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:226.910:54 AM7.16:055.96:58-0.37:015:49Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:017.112:067.07:285.57:50-0.36:595:50Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:357.21:156.98:284.98:360.06:575:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:057.32:206.79:174.29:180.46:555:54New Moon28Tue
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 12:55 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 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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