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 1h 29m 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 - Jul 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:527.46:448.610:29-2.011:286.64:128:16New Moon1Mon
2Tue3:417.17:168.511:08-1.64:128:15Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:316.87:448.412:196.311:47 AM-1.14:138:15Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:226.48:098.31:125.812:25-0.44:148:15Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:165.98:318.22:055.21:030.54:148:14Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:175.48:538.22:564.41:391.54:158:14Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:284.99:168.13:443.62:152.64:168:13First Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:014.69:428.04:292.72:503.84:178:13First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:554.95:131.83:295.04:178:12First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:555.85:550.94:356.04:188:12First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:446.66:370.06:076.74:198:11Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:177.37:19-0.87:217.14:208:11Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:477.88:01-1.68:187.34:218:10Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:407.95:168.28:44-2.39:077.24:228:09Full Moon14Sun
15Mon1:368.05:458.49:28-2.79:546.94:238:08Full Moon15Mon
16Tue2:368.06:158.610:12-2.810:456.34:248:07Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:397.86:448.710:56-2.611:395.64:258:07Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:437.57:148.811:40-1.94:268:06Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:506.97:448.812:384.712:24-0.84:288:05Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:016.28:158.81:393.51:080.64:298:04Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:235.68:478.72:402.41:532.14:308:03Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon10:085.39:208.63:411.22:423.74:318:02Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:175.74:410.33:405.24:328:00Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:596.55:39-0.54:596.34:337:59Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:067.36:35-1.06:356.94:357:58Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:557.97:27-1.38:017.04:367:57Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:147.54:348.28:14-1.49:046.84:377:56Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:117.35:098.38:57-1.49:486.54:387:54New Moon28Sun
29Mon2:077.25:408.39:36-1.310:256.14:407:53New Moon29Mon
30Tue2:597.16:078.210:13-1.011:025.74:417:52New Moon30Tue
31Wed3:496.96:298.110:49-0.611:405.24:427:50New Moon31Wed
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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