Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : in 1m at 4:05 pm (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:30 pm (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448794
Common Questions About Tides

Anacortes, WA Tides - May 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:248.34:287.49:08-0.79:064.64:517:23New Moon1Wed
2Thu2:538.35:258.09:47-1.79:575.44:497:25New Moon2Thu
3Fri3:248.26:188.310:26-2.310:496.04:487:26New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:578.07:108.511:07-2.411:456.44:467:27Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:327.68:028.511:50-2.24:447:29Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:107.28:558.412:496.612:34-1.74:437:30Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:516.89:508.22:066.51:22-1.04:417:32Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:396.310:418.03:456.32:12-0.24:407:33First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:405.711:277.95:295.73:050.64:387:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:585.16:295.14:011.54:377:36First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:037.710:37 AM4.87:064.34:592.44:357:37First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:297.612:434.97:323.45:573.34:347:39Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:477.52:215.47:532.46:524.14:327:40Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:047.53:276.08:141.47:434.84:317:41Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:257.64:176.78:380.48:295.44:307:43Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:507.65:007.39:04-0.59:135.94:287:44Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:177.65:417.89:34-1.39:556.44:277:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:467.76:218.210:08-2.010:396.74:267:47Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:167.67:038.410:46-2.411:266.94:257:48Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:497.67:478.511:28-2.64:247:49Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:277.48:338.512:197.012:14-2.54:227:50Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:157.19:198.51:246.91:03-2.14:217:52Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:196.610:028.52:396.51:53-1.44:207:53Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:425.910:418.54:005.72:46-0.44:197:54Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:175.211:178.55:104.53:410.84:187:55Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:074.911:498.46:053.14:402.24:177:56Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:115.36:501.75:433.64:167:57Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:208.42:456.17:310.26:474.74:167:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:518.43:547.18:10-1.07:505.74:158:00Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:238.34:497.88:48-2.08:506.34:148:01New Moon30Thu
31Fri1:568.25:378.49:26-2.59:466.74:138:02New Moon31Fri
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 6:47 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 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 (47% illuminated). This places Anacortes, 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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