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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 4:01 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:437.110:52 AM4.77:054.05:411.15:518:26Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:137.212:454.87:493.06:441.85:508:28Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:427.22:275.28:291.97:452.55:488:29Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:107.33:505.79:090.88:433.25:468:31Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:397.35:006.39:50-0.29:383.95:458:32New Moon5Mon
6Tue3:117.36:016.710:30-0.910:314.55:438:33New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:447.26:577.011:11-1.311:234.95:428:35New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:187.07:517.211:51-1.45:408:36Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:526.78:467.212:165.312:31-1.35:398:38Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:266.49:407.21:155.51:12-1.05:378:39Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:595.910:327.12:345.61:55-0.55:368:40Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:197.12:390.15:358:42First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:240.75:338:43First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:007.04:101.35:328:44First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:336.910:26 AM3.97:453.64:592.05:318:46First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:556.812:574.08:092.95:522.65:298:47Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:106.82:374.48:302.26:483.25:288:48Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:266.83:454.98:511.47:433.85:278:50Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:486.84:425.59:160.78:364.35:268:51Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:136.95:316.09:450.09:264.75:258:52Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:416.96:166.510:17-0.610:175.15:238:53Full Moon21Wed
22Thu3:116.97:006.910:52-1.111:075.55:228:55Full Moon22Thu
23Fri3:416.87:447.211:28-1.511:595.75:218:56Full Moon23Fri
24Sat4:146.78:307.412:07-1.65:208:57Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:496.59:157.512:555.912:49-1.65:198:58Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:296.29:577.62:035.81:34-1.25:198:59Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:205.710:367.63:255.52:22-0.75:189:00Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:365.011:107.64:514.83:120.15:179:01Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:174.411:417.66:013.94:041.05:169:02Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:184.16:522.84:592.05:159:03Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:117.61:454.47:351.75:593.15:159:04Waning Crescent31Sat
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 8:19 am — 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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