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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 1:57 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:556.112:448.26:574.78:18-0.77:434:19Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:026.91:198.37:585.49:01-1.57:444:19Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:597.61:578.38:585.99:44-2.07:454:18Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:528.02:378.19:586.310:28-2.17:464:18Full Moon4Fri
5Sat6:438.33:197.810:596.511:12-1.97:474:18Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:348.44:027.312:076.57:494:17Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:228.44:476.61:416.27:504:17Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:088.35:365.912:41-0.63:275.77:514:17Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed9:508.16:415.11:250.34:475.07:524:17Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:268.08:164.42:091.35:454.17:534:17Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:567.811:264.22:532.26:263.37:544:17Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat11:177.73:393.26:592.57:554:17Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:184.611:35 AM7.74:294.07:271.77:554:17Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:305.311:55 AM7.65:274.87:531.07:564:17Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:295.912:197.66:285.38:190.47:574:17Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:176.512:477.67:275.88:46-0.17:584:17Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:597.01:167.68:226.19:16-0.57:594:18New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:387.41:477.59:156.49:47-0.77:594:18New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:167.72:187.410:066.510:20-0.88:004:18New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:527.92:487.210:586.610:54-0.88:004:19New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:278.03:196.911:536.511:30-0.68:014:19Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:598.13:546.512:576.38:014:20Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:258.14:436.012:08-0.32:115.98:024:20Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:488.16:025.312:480.33:195.28:024:21First Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:118.17:444.71:311.14:134.38:034:21First Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:388.19:434.42:172.05:023.28:034:22First Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:098.23:083.15:492.08:034:23First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:374.810:43 AM8.34:064.26:340.88:034:24Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:145.711:21 AM8.45:145.27:18-0.38:034:24Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:226.612:028.56:275.98:02-1.28:044:25Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:167.412:448.57:376.48:47-1.88:044:26Full Moon31Thu
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 5:01 pm — 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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