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 39m at 3:11 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:135.28:167.02:471.32:203.76:297:55Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:285.38:547.03:440.73:144.66:307:53Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:195.84:450.24:185.36:327:51Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:256.35:48-0.35:375.76:337:49Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:156.76:52-0.67:105.76:357:46Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:576.97:51-0.78:285.36:367:44Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:576.64:337.08:43-0.79:254.86:377:42Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:036.65:057.09:30-0.510:124.26:397:40New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:066.45:337.010:130.010:543.66:407:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:086.35:566.910:530.511:343.06:427:36New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:066.16:156.711:301.26:437:34Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:025.96:326.612:132.512:062.06:447:32Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:585.66:506.412:532.112:422.76:467:30Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:025.47:126.31:351.81:213.56:477:28Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:265.37:376.22:191.62:044.26:497:26First Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:195.48:066.03:061.42:544.76:507:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:505.63:571.23:535.26:517:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:515.94:501.15:065.46:537:19First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:356.25:470.96:475.46:547:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:116.46:440.88:045.16:567:15Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:406.67:350.68:414.86:577:13Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:595.84:036.78:210.59:154.26:587:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:015.94:216.79:040.69:503.67:007:09Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:006.14:376.89:450.810:262.97:017:07Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:016.24:566.810:271.311:052.17:037:04Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:016.35:196.911:081.911:461.47:047:02Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:036.35:446.911:502.77:057:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:096.36:136.912:290.712:353.57:076:58Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:256.36:446.91:170.11:244.47:086:56Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:006.37:196.82:10-0.22:215.17:106:54Third Quarter30Thu
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 6:45 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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