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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:01 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 8:06 pm (6.9 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 - Apr 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:556.99:196.512:394.51:22-0.35:496:42Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:336.610:426.61:395.02:19-0.25:476:44First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:186.211:516.72:515.43:170.15:456:45First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:155.84:375.44:180.55:436:47First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:446.810:30 AM5.47:305.06:220.86:417:48Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:266.812:055.28:244.47:211.26:397:50Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:016.71:365.29:033.98:111.56:377:51Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:306.72:465.39:343.38:541.86:357:52Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:526.63:465.510:002.79:332.26:337:54Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:076.54:405.710:262.110:102.66:317:55Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:206.45:285.910:521.610:473.16:297:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:366.46:146.011:211.111:233.66:277:58Full Moon12Sun
13Mon4:576.37:006.111:530.86:258:00Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:206.37:496.212:014.012:260.56:238:01Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:436.28:476.212:424.51:030.36:218:03Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:066.19:556.31:285.01:440.26:198:04Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:266.011:086.42:235.32:290.26:178:06Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:415.83:275.53:190.26:158:07Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:106.67:01 AM5.64:425.44:120.36:138:09Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:546.79:13 AM5.26:145.15:100.56:118:10Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:256.911:01 AM5.07:194.56:120.86:098:12Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:506.912:405.17:593.67:131.36:088:13Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:157.02:085.48:382.68:111.86:068:14Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:427.13:295.99:181.49:062.46:048:16Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:117.24:456.410:010.49:593.16:028:17New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:427.25:536.810:44-0.510:513.86:008:19New Moon26Sun
27Mon4:167.26:577.111:28-1.211:434.55:598:20New Moon27Mon
28Tue4:517.18:017.212:13-1.55:578:22Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:276.99:077.312:375.01:00-1.55:558:23Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:046.610:117.21:395.41:48-1.25:538:25Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 12:03 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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