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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA.
Next low tide : 2:30 pm (5.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 12:38 pm (5.1 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 - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:557.21:100.26:594:52Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:447.11:550.77:004:50Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:237.12:431.37:024:49Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:537.09:594.43:321.86:573.97:044:47Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:127.04:252.47:163.27:054:46Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:134.512:267.05:202.97:342.57:074:44Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:394.912:437.16:153.57:561.77:084:43Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:445.51:057.27:074.08:230.97:104:41Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:406.01:317.37:564.48:540.27:114:40New Moon9Sat
10Sun4:306.51:597.38:444.99:28-0.57:134:39New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:177.02:297.39:335.310:05-0.97:154:37New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:047.33:027.310:225.710:44-1.27:164:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:547.63:367.211:136.011:26-1.37:184:35Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:457.74:146.912:136.27:194:34Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:357.84:576.512:11-1.11:266.17:214:32Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:227.95:565.912:59-0.62:555.77:224:31First Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:047.97:245.21:500.04:304.97:244:30First Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:407.89:144.72:440.95:353.97:254:29First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:127.811:424.73:391.96:212.87:274:28Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:427.94:392.97:021.77:284:27Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:325.312:107.95:413.87:410.77:304:26Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:485.912:407.96:444.68:18-0.17:314:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:526.61:107.97:435.28:55-0.77:334:24Full Moon23Sat
24Sun4:457.11:427.88:405.79:31-1.17:344:24Full Moon24Sun
25Mon5:347.52:147.69:346.010:06-1.27:354:23Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:197.72:477.310:276.210:41-1.07:374:22Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:047.83:207.011:216.311:17-0.87:384:21Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:487.83:526.612:266.37:394:21Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:307.87:414:20Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:097.712:300.27:424:20Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 1:34 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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