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 2h 19m 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 - Jan 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:567.311:33 AM8.56:267.47:37-0.98:024:25Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:288.112:118.67:407.88:19-1.88:024:26Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:598.712:588.78:387.99:02-2.58:024:27New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:319.01:548.79:297.89:47-2.98:024:28New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:039.32:568.610:197.510:32-2.98:024:29New Moon5Sat
6Sun6:369.43:598.311:137.011:17-2.58:014:30New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:089.55:047.812:126.28:014:31Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:409.66:117.112:02-1.61:155.38:014:32Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:129.57:266.312:46-0.42:204.18:014:34Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:449.58:555.61:311.13:232.98:004:35First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:169.310:595.52:162.84:251.88:004:36First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:499.13:044.55:240.87:594:38First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:126.110:23 AM8.84:065.96:190.07:594:39Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:437.111:00 AM8.55:347.07:09-0.57:584:40Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:418.011:42 AM8.27:147.67:55-0.97:574:42Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:238.612:307.98:417.68:36-1.07:574:43Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:008.91:227.79:417.59:15-1.07:564:44Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:329.02:157.610:207.29:51-0.97:554:46Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:019.03:057.510:546.910:27-0.77:544:47Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:278.93:547.311:286.511:01-0.47:534:49Full Moon20Sun
21Mon6:488.84:427.112:066.07:524:50Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:068.85:316.712:475.47:514:52Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:248.86:246.312:080.91:284.77:504:53Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:448.77:235.812:401.82:103.97:494:55Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:078.78:335.51:112.82:533.17:484:56Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:338.510:095.41:403.93:382.37:474:58Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:008.42:065.04:261.47:465:00Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:288.35:180.67:455:01Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:008.36:12-0.27:445:03Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:427.510:42 AM8.35:587.77:05-1.07:425:04Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:058.111:42 AM8.37:247.87:56-1.77:415:06Waning Crescent31Thu
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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