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 00m at 4:18 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:087.64:497.68:09-0.88:337.04:128:15Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:477.65:197.98:44-1.39:187.04:138:15Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:317.65:478.29:21-1.79:587.04:138:15Full Moon3Fri
4Sat2:187.66:148.39:58-2.010:386.84:148:14Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:087.56:418.510:36-2.111:236.44:158:14Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:017.37:098.611:16-2.04:168:14Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:587.07:378.712:125.911:57 AM-1.54:168:13Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:596.58:068.71:075.112:38-0.74:178:13Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:075.98:368.72:044.11:200.54:188:12Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:265.39:088.73:012.92:041.94:198:11Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:055.19:418.63:581.72:513.44:208:11Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:155.34:550.53:484.84:218:10Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:036.25:51-0.55:015.94:228:09Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:127.16:45-1.46:266.64:238:08Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:017.87:36-1.97:436.94:248:08Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:348.14:438.28:24-2.38:486.84:258:07Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:307.95:208.49:10-2.39:436.54:268:06New Moon17Fri
18Sat2:287.75:548.59:53-2.110:346.14:278:05New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:257.46:268.510:34-1.711:235.64:288:04New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:197.16:558.411:14-1.14:308:03Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:126.77:208.312:145.011:53 AM-0.34:318:02Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:076.27:438.21:044.412:320.74:328:01Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:065.78:068.11:543.71:111.84:338:00Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:145.38:307.92:433.01:503.04:347:58First Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:465.18:577.83:322.32:314.24:367:57First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:195.34:211.73:195.24:377:56First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:126.05:121.14:316.14:387:55First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:126.66:020.66:036.64:397:53Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:497.26:500.07:196.94:417:52Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:187.57:35-0.58:136.84:427:51Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:237.44:447.88:17-1.08:536.74:437:49Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 8:23 am — 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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