Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : in 32m at 7:12 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:15 pm (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448794
Common Questions About Tides

Anacortes, WA Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:156.68:148.31:185.012:54-0.15:458:48Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:126.28:368.32:004.21:280.85:468:46Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:165.89:008.32:443.22:042.05:488:45Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:325.59:268.23:312.12:403.35:498:43Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:095.49:538.14:201.03:204.65:508:41Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:325.85:140.04:105.85:528:40Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:206.76:12-0.85:336.85:538:38Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:157.47:12-1.57:147.35:558:37Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:547.98:11-2.08:347.25:568:35Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:037.95:298.29:06-2.49:356.85:578:33Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:167.96:018.49:57-2.410:286.25:598:32New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:277.86:318.410:44-2.111:185.46:008:30New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:347.66:598.411:28-1.56:018:28New Moon13Thu
14Fri5:377.37:258.412:084.512:11-0.66:038:26Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:406.97:498.312:583.612:520.66:048:25Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:456.48:138.21:492.71:341.96:068:23Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:586.08:377.92:381.92:173.36:078:21Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:315.99:037.73:281.23:054.66:088:19First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:296.14:180.84:055.76:108:17First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:136.65:120.65:346.56:118:15First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:227.26:100.47:386.86:138:14First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:097.67:100.39:166.76:148:12Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:467.88:070.29:556.56:158:10Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:546.65:167.88:570.010:156.26:178:08Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:586.75:407.89:38-0.210:345.96:188:06Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:576.95:597.810:14-0.310:575.36:198:04Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:507.06:147.910:47-0.111:254.76:218:02Full Moon27Thu
28Fri4:427.06:297.911:200.211:573.86:228:00Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:356.96:478.011:530.86:247:58Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:306.87:088.012:322.912:271.76:257:56Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:296.77:318.01:121.81:032.76:267:54Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9448794)

Common Questions About Anacortes, WA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Anacortes, WA?

The lowest tide this week in Anacortes, WA is -2.4 ft on Tuesday, Aug 11 at 9:57 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Anacortes, WA?

The highest tide this week in Anacortes, WA is 8.4 ft on Thursday, Aug 13 at 6:59 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Anacortes, WA today?

Slack tide in Anacortes, WA is approximately 11:43 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 Anacortes, WA?

Anacortes, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 Anacortes, 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 Anacortes, WA?

Tide predictions for Anacortes, 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 Anacortes, WA?

Tide data for Anacortes, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9448794. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9448794.

What time is high tide in Anacortes, WA today?

High tides in Anacortes, WA today: 4:15 pm (7.4 ft), 11:54 pm (8.0 ft). The 11:54 pm high of 8.0 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Anacortes, WA today?

Low tides in Anacortes, WA today: 7:12 am (-1.5 ft), 7:14 pm (7.3 ft). The 7:12 am low of -1.5 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Anacortes, WA today?

Today's tidal range in Anacortes, WA is 9.5 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 7.8 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Anacortes, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Anacortes, WA is Waning Crescent (21% illuminated). This places Anacortes, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does Anacortes, WA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Anacortes, WA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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