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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 55m at 1:23 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:46 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449856
Common Questions About Tides

Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA Tides - Sep 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:226.07:136.912:462.712:361.56:307:53Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:325.67:366.81:372.11:162.56:327:51Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:595.28:006.62:291.71:583.56:337:49First Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:545.28:286.53:231.32:444.36:347:47First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:405.44:161.13:375.06:367:45First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:535.85:120.94:415.46:377:43First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:476.16:100.76:175.66:387:41Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:306.47:060.58:145.56:407:39Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:066.57:540.38:575.36:417:37Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:436.04:366.68:350.39:284.96:437:34Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:416.05:016.79:140.39:584.56:447:32Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:356.05:206.79:500.410:304.06:457:30Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:286.05:346.610:240.711:043.56:477:28Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:216.05:456.610:591.111:392.96:487:26Full Moon14Thu
15Fri5:155.96:006.611:341.76:507:24Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:105.86:196.612:162.312:112.46:517:22Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:105.76:426.612:571.712:503.26:527:20Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:215.77:086.61:411.11:334.06:547:18Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:015.77:376.62:310.62:254.86:557:16Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:096.03:260.23:275.56:577:13Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:276.44:25-0.14:425.86:587:11Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:186.85:28-0.46:155.86:597:09Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:587.06:33-0.57:455.47:017:07Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:337.17:34-0.48:424.87:027:05Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:096.24:037.18:30-0.29:273.97:047:03Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:256.34:297.19:200.310:103.17:057:01New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:376.34:527.010:060.910:512.27:066:59New Moon27Wed
28Thu4:476.35:136.910:501.711:311.57:086:57New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:526.35:346.811:312.57:096:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:566.25:566.712:121.012:123.47:116:52Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 4:34 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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