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 46m 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 - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:094.98:127.22:173.31:251.85:468:50Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:244.68:397.23:072.52:042.75:488:49First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:064.49:127.34:001.72:473.75:498:47First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:144.84:540.93:394.65:508:46First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:385.55:520.14:445.35:528:44First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:326.16:51-0.66:065.85:538:42Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:156.67:47-1.27:305.95:548:41Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:337.54:527.08:39-1.58:455.75:568:39Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:367.45:257.29:27-1.69:495.25:578:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu2:387.25:567.310:13-1.410:464.65:588:36Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:406.96:247.310:56-0.811:393.96:008:34Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:436.56:507.311:37-0.16:018:33Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:456.07:147.212:303.312:160.86:038:31Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:485.57:377.11:232.712:541.76:048:29Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:595.08:027.02:172.21:322.76:058:27Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:384.78:296.93:121.82:113.56:078:25Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:474.89:006.74:061.52:544.36:088:24Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:245.15:011.23:434.96:108:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:305.55:580.94:435.36:118:20Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:195.96:530.66:025.56:128:18Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:586.27:400.37:305.56:148:16Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:116.44:316.48:210.28:355.36:158:14Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:086.34:586.58:590.09:235.06:168:12Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:016.35:216.69:340.110:044.56:188:11New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:536.25:386.710:090.210:434.06:198:09New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:456.15:506.710:430.511:223.56:218:07New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:396.06:036.711:181.06:228:05New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:345.96:226.812:012.911:53 AM1.66:238:03Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:315.76:456.912:432.312:302.36:258:01Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:355.57:126.91:291.71:093.16:267:59Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:545.37:437.02:191.11:544.06:287:57First Quarter31Thu
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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