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 5h 21m 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 - Aug 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:154.66:081.74:154.45:478:50First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:215.26:531.05:175.15:488:48Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:105.87:350.46:335.55:498:47Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:016.94:496.38:15-0.27:475.75:518:45Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:477.05:216.78:54-0.78:515.85:528:44Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:357.05:517.09:33-1.19:485.65:538:42Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:237.06:177.110:12-1.210:395.35:558:40Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:156.96:407.310:51-1.211:284.95:568:39Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:116.67:027.311:31-0.95:578:37Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:106.37:247.312:184.312:11-0.35:598:35Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:125.97:497.31:103.712:530.66:008:34Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:215.48:177.32:072.91:361.66:028:32Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:465.08:487.33:062.12:222.76:038:30Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:524.89:257.34:061.33:113.76:048:29Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:075.25:080.64:074.66:068:27Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:275.86:120.05:155.36:078:25Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:266.37:12-0.56:395.76:098:23Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:146.78:06-0.88:065.66:108:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:497.04:546.98:54-0.99:155.46:118:19Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:466.85:297.09:37-0.810:085.06:138:18New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:406.66:007.010:16-0.610:534.66:148:16New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:326.46:277.010:52-0.211:334.26:158:14New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:246.16:506.811:260.36:178:12New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:145.87:076.712:123.811:59 AM0.96:188:10Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:045.57:216.612:523.412:321.66:208:08Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:575.27:386.51:343.01:062.36:218:06Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:574.98:006.42:182.61:433.06:228:04Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:164.78:276.33:062.22:243.76:248:02First Quarter28Fri
29Sat11:574.88:596.33:551.83:104.46:258:00First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:375.24:471.44:064.96:277:58First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:345.65:411.05:145.36:287:56First 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 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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