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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA.
Next low tide : 5:51 pm (6.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 55m at 2:13 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448682
Common Questions About Tides

Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA Tides - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:238.97:127.912:061.512:520.86:457:41Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:508.88:188.012:512.51:36-0.26:437:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:208.79:288.11:383.62:24-0.86:417:44Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:528.410:428.12:314.73:14-1.06:397:46Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:297.93:335.64:09-0.96:377:47Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:018.29:12 AM7.35:096.15:11-0.66:357:49Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:178.310:09 AM6.77:096.16:21-0.16:337:50Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:248.411:40 AM6.28:305.67:320.36:317:52Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:178.51:416.09:284.98:370.76:297:53Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:008.53:066.210:134.29:321.16:277:54Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:348.44:106.510:513.510:191.66:257:56Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:018.35:036.811:242.810:582.16:237:57Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:238.15:517.011:542.211:332.76:217:59New Moon13Thu
14Fri5:408.06:367.212:201.66:198:00New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:537.87:207.412:043.412:431.06:178:02New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:077.78:037.612:344.01:060.56:158:03New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:247.68:487.81:074.51:330.16:138:05Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:477.49:367.91:465.12:05-0.16:118:06Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:137.210:288.02:295.52:42-0.26:098:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:446.911:278.03:195.93:25-0.26:078:09Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:196.64:216.14:140.06:068:11First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:288.09:07 AM6.36:346.25:110.26:048:12First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:278.110:18 AM6.08:075.86:130.46:028:14First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:178.311:49 AM5.88:505.27:160.66:008:15First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:578.41:315.99:244.48:150.95:588:16Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:298.53:046.29:563.39:111.45:578:18Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:588.64:206.810:302.110:022.05:558:19Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:258.75:287.411:070.810:532.85:538:21Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:528.86:317.911:46-0.411:443.75:518:22Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:208.87:338.412:27-1.45:508:24Full Moon30Sun
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 4:02 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Swinomish Channel ent., Padilla Bay, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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