Tides Today & Tomorrow in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA.
Next low tide : 3:21 pm (4.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 32m at 10:58 am (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448682
Common Questions About Tides

Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA Tides - Jul 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:585.211:409.16:252.14:523.05:129:15Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:555.67:231.05:514.35:139:15Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:199.03:296.48:16-0.17:035.45:149:14Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:018.94:387.39:06-1.08:326.15:149:14Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:478.75:328.19:53-1.710:016.45:159:13Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:368.56:178.610:38-2.111:116.35:169:13New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:268.36:589.011:21-2.25:179:12New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:178.17:369.112:096.112:02-2.05:189:12New Moon8Sat
9Sun5:087.88:129.11:015.812:41-1.65:199:11New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:587.48:459.11:515.51:19-1.05:199:11Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:506.99:179.02:405.01:55-0.25:209:10Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:466.49:488.83:304.52:290.75:219:09Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:495.910:178.64:223.93:041.65:229:09Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:075.410:448.45:153.33:402.75:239:08First Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:465.211:128.26:072.64:193.75:249:07First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:345.56:582.05:064.75:259:06First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:066.07:451.36:075.55:279:05First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:137.74:126.78:290.77:326.15:289:04Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:517.65:007.39:090.19:166.45:299:03Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:357.65:387.89:47-0.510:196.45:309:02Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:227.76:128.110:23-1.011:016.35:319:01Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:117.86:438.411:00-1.311:386.15:329:00Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:007.87:138.611:37-1.55:338:59Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:527.87:428.812:185.712:15-1.55:358:58Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:467.68:109.01:025.112:53-1.15:368:56Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:447.38:399.11:504.41:33-0.55:378:55Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:476.89:099.12:423.62:130.55:388:54Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:016.39:409.13:382.72:561.75:408:53Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:306.010:159.04:381.83:422.95:418:51Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:156.05:421.04:344.25:428:50Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:596.46:460.25:405.35:448:48Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9448682)

Common Questions About Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA today?

Slack tide in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA is approximately 1:09 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 Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA?

Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, 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 Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, 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 Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA?

Tide predictions for Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, 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 Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA?

Tide data for Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9448682. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9448682.

What is the moon phase in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, 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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