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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA.
Next low tide : 12:15 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 5:42 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449856
Common Questions About Tides

Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA Tides - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:396.06:487.012:163.112:021.26:307:53Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:475.67:026.81:012.412:382.36:327:51Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:065.37:186.71:471.71:133.36:337:49Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:525.27:376.62:351.31:514.36:347:47Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:555.47:586.53:230.92:335.16:367:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:335.84:140.73:255.76:377:43Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:366.25:090.54:366.16:397:41Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:206.56:090.46:407:39Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:566.77:060.29:095.96:417:37Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:256.87:550.09:255.66:437:34Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:296.04:506.88:38-0.19:445.26:447:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:356.05:096.89:160.010:094.76:457:30New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:356.05:216.89:520.210:394.06:477:28New Moon13Mon
14Tue3:346.05:296.810:270.711:123.26:487:26New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:345.95:376.811:021.311:472.46:507:24New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:365.95:506.811:372.26:517:22Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:405.96:086.812:241.512:143.16:527:20Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:545.86:276.91:060.812:534.26:547:18Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:365.96:487.01:530.11:375.16:557:15Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:506.27:117.02:46-0.42:315.96:577:13First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:226.73:44-0.73:436.56:587:11First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:167.14:47-0.95:206.76:597:09First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:567.35:54-0.98:086.37:017:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:297.37:00-0.88:445.67:027:05Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:016.23:567.37:59-0.59:194.77:047:03Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:326.14:197.28:500.09:553.87:057:01Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:526.04:387.19:360.710:322.87:076:59Full Moon27Mon
28Tue4:076.14:537.010:171.511:081.97:086:57Full Moon28Tue
29Wed5:186.15:076.910:572.411:431.17:096:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:246.15:226.811:343.47:116:52Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 8:58 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (12% illuminated). This places Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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