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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA.
Next low tide : 1:23 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 16m at 8:16 am (4.9 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 - Mar 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:077.09:515.21:054.02:341.66:525:56First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:347.01:504.93:280.96:505:58First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:415.88:07 AM7.12:485.64:270.36:485:59First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:466.48:54 AM7.14:046.25:29-0.36:466:01Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:327.010:02 AM7.15:376.56:30-0.86:446:02Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:097.311:19 AM7.17:036.37:26-1.16:426:04Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:417.512:337.18:075.88:18-1.16:406:05Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:107.51:447.18:595.09:06-0.76:386:07Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:357.52:546.99:474.29:52-0.16:366:08Full Moon9Fri
10Sat4:587.44:036.710:343.310:350.86:346:10Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:197.45:116.411:212.411:161.86:326:11Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:417.36:236.112:091.76:306:13Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:037.27:465.812:581.26:286:14Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:277.09:295.812:393.91:500.96:266:16Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:546.811:135.91:254.82:430.76:246:17Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:246.62:185.43:390.66:226:19Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:346.28:01 AM6.43:235.84:380.66:206:20Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:316.58:51 AM6.16:186.05:390.66:186:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:156.710:03 AM5.97:375.76:340.66:166:23Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:516.811:21 AM5.88:135.47:210.66:146:25Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:216.812:305.88:394.98:010.76:116:26Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:456.81:315.99:014.48:380.96:096:28Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:046.72:275.99:273.99:131.26:076:29New Moon23Fri
24Sat4:156.73:225.99:553.39:471.66:056:31New Moon24Sat
25Sun4:246.64:166.010:262.610:212.26:036:32New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:366.65:096.011:002.010:572.96:016:34New Moon26Mon
27Tue4:536.66:066.011:351.411:343.65:596:35Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:136.67:116.012:150.95:576:37Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:346.68:396.012:154.412:590.45:556:38Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:556.610:366.31:035.11:500.05:536:40First Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:186.62:035.72:45-0.25:516:41First Quarter31Sat
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 10:49 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 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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