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 5h 08m at 4:54 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:56 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449856
Common Questions About Tides

Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA Tides - Jul 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:535.88:467.31:285.512:39-0.45:149:17Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:425.38:597.32:275.01:130.25:159:17Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:444.89:157.33:224.41:490.95:159:17Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:044.29:387.44:093.62:271.85:169:16First Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:423.910:057.54:552.73:082.75:179:16First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:404.05:431.73:563.75:189:16First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:474.96:320.64:554.75:189:15Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:545.77:21-0.56:115.55:199:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:007.94:446.58:10-1.47:316.05:209:14Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:488.05:267.18:57-2.18:456.25:219:13Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:397.96:047.59:45-2.49:546.15:229:13Full Moon11Tue
12Wed2:327.86:407.710:31-2.510:585.85:239:12Full Moon12Wed
13Thu3:297.47:157.811:15-2.25:249:11Full Moon13Thu
14Fri4:286.97:487.812:005.311:58 AM-1.55:259:10Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:296.28:197.71:044.712:39-0.65:269:10Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:325.58:477.62:114.01:200.45:279:09Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:444.89:137.53:183.31:591.55:289:08Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:224.29:387.44:212.52:382.65:299:07Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:044.25:191.83:183.65:309:06Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:524.66:151.24:004.45:319:05Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:085.27:040.64:525.15:339:04Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:065.87:470.26:035.65:349:03Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:486.28:25-0.27:255.95:359:02Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:347.05:236.59:00-0.58:365.95:369:00Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:186.95:546.89:33-0.79:365.85:378:59New Moon25Tue
26Wed2:026.86:226.910:06-0.810:285.65:398:58New Moon26Wed
27Thu2:476.66:477.010:38-0.811:135.35:408:57New Moon27Thu
28Fri3:336.47:077.111:10-0.611:575.05:418:55New Moon28Fri
29Sat4:226.17:227.111:42-0.25:428:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:135.77:347.112:414.512:150.35:448:53Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:075.37:507.11:284.012:491.05:458:51Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 47% 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 (47% 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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