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 6h 15m 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 - Jul 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:006.48:537.512:406.112:17-1.25:149:17Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:326.09:187.51:435.912:53-0.95:159:17Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:175.69:377.52:565.51:30-0.35:159:17Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:285.09:557.53:584.92:100.45:169:16Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:034.410:177.54:454.12:531.25:179:16Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:504.010:447.65:303.03:392.35:189:15Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:224.06:161.94:313.45:189:15Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:414.87:030.75:334.45:199:14Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:585.87:48-0.56:455.35:209:14Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:317.94:576.68:34-1.57:595.95:219:13Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:148.05:457.29:20-2.29:096.25:229:13New Moon11Sun
12Mon2:008.06:287.610:06-2.610:176.35:239:12New Moon12Mon
13Tue2:487.77:097.810:51-2.611:216.15:249:11New Moon13Tue
14Wed3:397.47:487.911:35-2.35:259:10Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:336.98:257.812:245.812:17-1.75:269:10Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:286.29:007.71:345.312:58-0.95:279:09Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:255.59:317.52:504.71:380.15:289:08Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:304.79:567.43:594.02:171.15:299:07First Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:544.110:187.25:003.22:562.25:309:06First Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:443.910:387.15:542.53:353.25:319:05First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:514.36:421.74:184.05:339:04First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:105.07:221.15:104.85:349:03Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:105.67:580.46:185.45:359:02Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:087.04:566.18:32-0.17:335.85:369:00Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:467.05:336.59:05-0.58:415.95:378:59Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:267.06:076.99:39-0.99:406.05:398:58Full Moon26Mon
27Tue2:066.96:387.110:12-1.110:335.95:408:57Full Moon27Tue
28Wed2:476.87:077.210:46-1.111:215.75:418:55Full Moon28Wed
29Thu3:316.67:327.311:21-1.15:428:54Full Moon29Thu
30Fri4:186.37:527.312:085.411:56 AM-0.85:448:53Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:106.08:087.312:575.012:31-0.35:458:51Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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