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 6h 19m 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 - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:557.39:29 AM7.64:356.85:23-0.16:515:54First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:037.710:35 AM7.16:386.86:310.16:495:55Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:528.011:55 AM6.98:166.47:310.26:475:57Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:308.21:166.89:025.88:210.46:455:58Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:028.22:256.89:315.29:020.76:436:00Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:298.23:216.99:564.69:381.16:416:02Full Moon6Fri
7Sat4:498.14:116.910:223.910:121.76:396:03Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:058.04:576.910:503.110:462.36:376:05Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:198.05:426.911:212.411:203.06:356:06Full Moon9Mon
10Tue5:367.96:286.911:531.811:553.86:336:08Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:587.97:186.812:281.36:316:09Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:247.88:146.712:324.61:060.96:296:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:527.69:236.61:105.31:480.76:276:12Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:217.411:016.71:525.92:350.56:256:14Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:517.22:476.53:290.56:236:15Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:426.98:30 AM7.04:106.84:300.46:216:17Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:417.29:36 AM6.95:486.85:350.36:186:18Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:177.510:58 AM6.86:566.46:360.16:166:20Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:437.712:216.87:415.77:300.16:146:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:067.91:397.08:214.78:180.36:126:23Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:298.02:517.39:003.49:040.86:106:24New Moon21Sat
22Sun3:538.23:597.69:412.09:481.66:086:26New Moon22Sun
23Mon4:208.45:037.810:240.710:322.66:066:27New Moon23Mon
24Tue4:498.56:057.911:09-0.411:183.66:046:29Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:208.67:097.811:55-1.16:026:30Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:558.48:187.712:064.612:45-1.46:006:32Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:328.19:347.61:015.41:37-1.35:586:33Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:147.710:567.62:056.12:34-0.95:566:35First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:037.13:296.43:35-0.35:536:36First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:117.79:07 AM6.55:296.34:430.35:516:37First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:117.810:31 AM6.17:195.75:530.95:496:39Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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