Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : 4:05 pm (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 12:29 pm (6.1 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 - Nov 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:218.34:497.012:53-1.22:247.16:554:52Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:168.35:106.61:44-0.94:006.86:574:50First Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:058.38:165.92:39-0.35:386.16:584:49First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:458.310:085.53:380.46:165.17:004:47First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:198.44:411.36:513.77:024:46Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:498.55:452.37:272.27:034:44Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:416.01:188.56:463.38:040.67:054:43Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:036.91:478.67:434.38:42-0.87:064:41Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:097.72:178.78:385.39:21-1.97:084:40Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:068.42:498.69:306.010:01-2.67:094:38Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:598.93:248.410:246.610:42-2.87:114:37Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:499.14:018.111:206.911:26-2.67:134:36Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:409.14:427.712:247.17:144:34Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:319.05:267.212:11-2.01:437.07:164:33Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:238.96:186.612:58-1.23:336.67:174:32Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:128.77:235.91:48-0.35:186.07:194:31Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:578.58:465.32:400.86:145.17:204:30Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:338.310:354.93:341.96:524.37:224:28Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:008.24:322.97:203.37:234:27Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:575.112:208.15:333.97:422.47:254:26Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:295.812:388.06:334.88:041.47:264:25Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:316.612:598.07:295.68:260.57:284:24Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:207.31:238.08:206.28:52-0.37:294:24Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:007.91:508.09:066.79:20-1.07:314:23New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:378.32:198.09:497.19:52-1.57:324:22New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:138.72:487.910:317.310:27-1.97:334:21New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:508.93:187.911:157.511:06-2.17:354:20New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:299.03:517.712:057.57:364:20Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:099.04:317.41:057.37:384:19Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:499.05:346.912:34-1.62:166.97:394:18Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 2:17 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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