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 4h 56m at 4:01 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 12:38 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449856
Common Questions About Tides

Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA Tides - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:325.84:366.510:212.410:591.97:126:51New Moon1Wed
2Thu5:205.94:536.410:572.911:301.57:136:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri6:066.05:146.411:333.47:156:47Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:546.05:386.412:041.112:103.97:166:45Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:466.06:026.312:400.812:514.47:186:43Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:506.16:276.21:200.61:384.97:196:41Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:116.26:536.12:050.52:355.37:216:39First Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:376.37:265.92:540.43:425.57:226:37First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:376.63:480.44:585.47:236:35First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:176.84:460.56:235.17:256:33First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:486.95:480.77:274.47:266:31Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:147.16:500.98:133.57:286:29Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:195.72:407.27:481.38:552.47:296:27Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:396.03:077.28:431.89:381.47:316:25Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:556.43:367.39:352.510:210.47:326:23Full Moon15Wed
16Thu5:066.74:087.310:253.211:05-0.37:346:21Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:127.04:417.311:153.911:49-0.77:356:19Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:167.15:157.212:044.67:376:17Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:237.15:506.912:35-0.912:575.17:386:15Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:327.16:266.51:22-0.72:015.57:406:13Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:397.17:056.12:12-0.43:265.67:416:11Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:417.17:535.63:030.15:355.47:436:10Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:347.13:560.77:044.97:456:08Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:157.14:501.27:524.37:466:06Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:487.05:461.88:253.77:486:04Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:504.71:126.95:422.37:513.06:495:02Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:174.91:296.96:332.78:142.46:515:01Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:215.31:426.97:203.28:371.76:524:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:175.71:596.98:033.69:031.16:544:57New Moon29Wed
30Thu4:076.02:206.98:454.09:310.66:554:56New Moon30Thu
31Fri4:546.32:446.99:274.510:020.26:574:54New Moon31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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