Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : 7:38 pm (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 3:22 pm (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448794
Common Questions About Tides

Anacortes, WA Tides - Dec 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:545.011:48 AM8.35:094.47:191.97:404:18Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:375.812:128.36:115.47:440.87:424:17Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:396.712:388.47:116.28:12-0.47:434:17Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:257.61:068.48:066.98:45-1.47:444:16Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:068.31:358.58:577.39:21-2.37:454:16New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:458.82:088.59:447.610:01-2.87:464:16New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:269.12:488.510:337.810:45-3.17:484:15New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:079.33:378.311:267.711:31-2.97:494:15Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:499.44:357.912:287.57:504:15Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:309.45:437.312:19-2.41:426.97:514:15Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:109.37:006.51:08-1.43:036.07:524:15First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:479.38:315.61:57-0.24:224.87:534:15First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:229.210:285.12:471.35:263.47:544:15First Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:559.13:403.06:181.97:544:15First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:505.411:26 AM9.04:414.67:010.67:554:15Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:336.511:56 AM8.85:536.07:41-0.57:564:15Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:427.612:278.67:116.98:17-1.37:574:16Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:348.412:598.48:247.58:53-1.77:574:16Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:169.01:338.29:287.79:28-1.97:584:16Full Moon19Wed
20Thu5:559.32:128.010:247.810:05-1.97:594:17Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:319.42:557.711:157.610:42-1.67:594:17Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:069.33:417.512:057.48:004:17Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:389.24:297.212:577.18:004:18Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:079.15:196.81:526.68:014:19Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:329.06:136.212:37-0.12:486.08:014:19Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:558.97:165.61:140.73:395.38:014:20Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:188.88:335.11:491.74:254.48:024:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:428.710:124.82:242.95:053.48:024:21Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:078.62:574.15:422.38:024:22Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:175.210:34 AM8.63:365.36:191.28:024:23Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:126.311:02 AM8.54:476.56:570.18:024:24Waning Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9448794)

Common Questions About Anacortes, WA Tides

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

Slack tide in Anacortes, WA is approximately 5:30 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 Anacortes, WA?

Anacortes, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 is the moon phase in Anacortes, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Anacortes, WA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Anacortes, 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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