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 4h 38m 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 - Jul 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:193.810:587.26:133.33:262.35:149:17First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:423.76:532.54:073.15:159:17First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:304.27:251.84:534.05:169:17First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:414.97:541.05:524.75:169:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:117.14:375.68:230.37:005.35:179:16Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:447.25:206.28:54-0.38:075.75:189:15Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:197.25:586.69:27-0.99:095.95:199:15Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:557.26:327.010:01-1.310:076.15:199:14Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:327.17:057.310:37-1.611:026.05:209:14Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:137.07:367.511:14-1.711:565.95:219:13Full Moon10Fri
11Sat3:586.78:057.611:51-1.55:229:12Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:496.38:307.612:515.612:30-1.15:239:12Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:465.88:547.61:515.11:11-0.55:249:11Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:525.29:187.62:554.41:530.45:259:10Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:134.69:457.63:553.52:381.45:269:09Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:574.210:167.74:542.53:252.65:279:09Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:504.45:521.44:163.75:289:08Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:365.16:480.45:164.75:299:07Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:475.97:39-0.56:285.45:319:06Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:157.84:436.58:27-1.27:465.95:329:05Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:017.75:287.09:12-1.79:006.05:339:04Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:487.66:087.39:55-1.810:075.95:349:02New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:357.36:457.510:36-1.711:065.75:359:01New Moon23Thu
24Fri3:237.07:207.511:14-1.45:369:00New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:126.57:527.412:015.411:50 AM-1.05:388:59Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:026.18:217.312:545.112:25-0.35:398:58Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:525.58:447.11:514.61:000.45:408:56Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:465.09:027.02:484.11:351.25:428:55Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:484.59:196.93:423.62:102.15:438:54First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:114.19:406.84:313.02:482.95:448:52First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:264.05:202.33:283.75:458:51First Quarter31Fri
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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