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 5h 38m 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 - Feb 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:216.710:02 AM8.54:106.65:59-0.47:405:07Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:397.510:52 AM8.25:507.26:58-0.77:395:09Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:298.111:51 AM7.97:317.37:51-0.87:375:10Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:098.512:577.78:477.18:38-0.97:365:12Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:448.72:007.59:366.79:19-0.77:355:14Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:148.82:587.410:146.29:57-0.47:335:15Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:418.73:507.310:495.610:330.07:325:17Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:048.74:397.111:255.011:080.77:305:18Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:228.65:276.812:024.37:295:20Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:408.56:186.512:413.77:275:22Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:598.57:126.212:172.31:213.07:255:23Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:228.48:146.012:513.32:022.47:245:25Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:488.29:365.81:254.32:461.97:225:27Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:168.01:585.33:341.57:205:28Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:126.08:47 AM7.82:326.14:271.17:195:30Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:246.69:23 AM7.73:406.95:250.77:175:32Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:037.210:09 AM7.65:427.36:230.27:155:33Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:297.611:11 AM7.67:077.37:16-0.37:135:35Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:517.912:207.68:007.08:04-0.87:125:36Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:138.21:297.88:426.48:49-1.07:105:38Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:348.42:367.89:235.69:31-0.97:085:40New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:568.63:407.910:054.610:13-0.47:065:41New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:208.74:437.810:503.410:540.47:045:43New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:478.95:477.511:372.211:361.57:035:44Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:159.06:537.212:271.27:015:46Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:468.98:066.912:202.81:190.46:595:48Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:208.89:346.71:064.12:13-0.16:575:49First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:568.511:206.91:585.33:12-0.36:555:51First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:388.13:036.24:15-0.36:535:52First Quarter29Sat
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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