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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 3:21 pm (4.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:19 pm (8.0 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 - Mar 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:308.84:447.811:183.611:120.56:495:55New Moon1Fri
2Sat5:558.95:417.711:582.711:511.26:475:56New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:209.06:427.612:421.86:455:58Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:489.07:487.412:322.11:291.16:435:59Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:209.09:027.31:153.12:210.56:416:01Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:558.710:267.22:024.13:180.26:396:02First Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:368.411:577.42:585.14:220.06:376:04First Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:267.94:125.85:320.06:356:05First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:197.710:31 AM7.56:206.16:420.06:336:07Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:238.11:007.18:555.88:450.07:317:08Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:138.42:327.19:575.29:410.17:287:10Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:538.63:437.210:454.610:290.47:267:11Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:268.74:427.311:263.911:110.87:247:13Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:558.65:337.412:033.37:227:15Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:218.66:217.412:362.77:207:16Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:438.47:077.412:222.01:072.27:187:18Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:048.37:537.412:542.71:361.77:167:19Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:248.18:417.31:253.32:071.47:147:20Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:457.99:327.21:583.92:401.17:127:22Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:117.610:297.12:354.53:181.07:107:23Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:417.311:357.13:185.14:021.07:087:25Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:167.04:095.64:531.17:067:26Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:487.210:01 AM6.75:195.95:511.17:047:28Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:587.311:00 AM6.57:475.96:541.17:027:29Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:537.512:176.38:555.67:551.06:597:31Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:357.81:416.49:365.18:490.96:577:32Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:088.02:586.710:084.49:370.96:557:34Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:368.24:037.110:393.510:211.16:537:35Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:018.35:037.511:122.511:041.66:517:37New Moon29Fri
30Sat5:268.56:017.811:491.411:472.16:497:38New Moon30Sat
31Sun5:538.67:008.012:300.56:477:40New Moon31Sun
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 6:20 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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