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 : 1:57 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 10:19 am (4.8 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 - Mar 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:397.42:226.79:404.89:370.16:535:55Full Moon1Mon
2Tue5:067.33:196.510:204.210:130.66:515:57Full Moon2Tue
3Wed5:287.24:136.210:583.710:481.26:495:58Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:467.05:056.011:363.311:211.96:476:00Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:006.95:575.712:152.96:456:01Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:176.76:575.412:572.56:436:03Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:376.68:145.212:323.41:412.16:416:04Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:026.510:305.21:124.12:291.86:396:06Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:306.41:574.73:191.66:376:08Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:175.68:05 AM6.32:515.34:131.36:356:09Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:195.98:51 AM6.33:595.65:111.06:336:11Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:046.39:51 AM6.25:255.76:060.76:316:12Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:406.611:01 AM6.26:485.66:560.46:296:14Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:096.812:086.37:425.27:420.26:276:15Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:336.91:106.48:254.78:260.26:256:17Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:527.02:116.59:054.19:080.46:236:18New Moon16Tue
17Wed4:107.03:136.59:463.39:500.96:216:20New Moon17Wed
18Thu4:297.14:166.610:272.510:321.66:196:21New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:527.15:196.511:111.711:152.46:176:23Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:187.16:286.311:581.06:156:24Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:477.17:506.212:003.312:490.46:136:26Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:197.19:326.212:494.21:450.16:106:27First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:566.911:136.41:455.02:43-0.16:086:29First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:416.72:515.53:45-0.16:066:30First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:266.78:40 AM6.44:165.74:510.06:046:32First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:196.99:55 AM6.16:225.55:570.26:026:33Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:027.011:21 AM5.97:314.96:560.46:006:34Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:397.012:435.88:164.37:460.75:586:36Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:107.01:545.88:533.78:301.15:566:37Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:366.92:575.99:263.09:091.65:546:39Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:556.73:555.99:572.49:462.15:526:40Full Moon31Wed
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 12:08 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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