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 7h 51m 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 - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:306.911:485.41:434.53:101.46:525:56Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:086.92:385.14:070.96:505:57Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:045.98:59 AM6.93:475.65:070.46:485:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:516.410:03 AM6.85:095.86:070.06:466:01Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:286.811:16 AM6.96:295.67:03-0.36:446:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:007.012:286.97:355.17:55-0.46:426:04Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:297.21:367.08:304.48:44-0.26:406:05New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:577.32:447.09:203.69:310.36:386:07New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:237.43:526.910:082.810:161.06:366:08New Moon9Sun
10Mon4:507.44:586.710:562.011:001.96:346:10Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:177.46:056.411:461.411:432.86:326:11Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:477.37:216.112:371.06:306:13Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:187.18:515.912:293.61:310.76:286:14Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:526.910:285.91:184.42:270.76:266:16First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:316.611:526.12:135.03:250.76:246:17First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:166.33:195.34:260.86:226:19First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:536.39:14 AM6.04:565.55:290.96:206:20First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:416.510:25 AM5.86:535.26:251.06:186:22Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:206.511:42 AM5.77:444.87:131.16:166:23Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:526.612:485.88:194.47:541.26:146:25Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:196.61:465.88:473.98:311.46:126:26Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:396.52:405.99:153.49:061.76:096:28Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:536.53:316.09:442.89:402.16:076:29Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:056.54:206.010:152.310:142.56:056:31Full Moon24Mon
25Tue4:216.55:076.010:481.810:503.06:036:32Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:416.55:566.011:231.411:273.66:016:34Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:056.56:516.012:021.15:596:35Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:306.47:575.912:074.212:440.85:576:37Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:576.49:246.012:534.71:310.55:556:38Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:286.311:026.21:495.22:230.45:536:40Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:126.22:545.43:200.35:516:41Third Quarter31Mon
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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