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 4h 22m at 4:18 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 12:29 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448794
Common Questions About Tides

Anacortes, WA Tides - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:447.74:148.310:063.010:39-0.86:105:50Full Moon1Thu
2Fri5:458.04:468.310:524.011:24-1.66:115:47Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:478.15:208.211:414.96:135:45Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:528.15:598.012:12-1.912:365.76:145:43Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:038.06:427.61:04-1.81:426.26:155:41Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:187.97:357.02:00-1.43:086.46:175:39Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed11:307.98:436.43:01-0.75:086.26:185:37Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:318.04:070.16:525.56:205:35Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:198.05:170.97:444.76:215:33Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:588.06:241.58:193.86:235:31Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:315.92:307.97:212.28:453.06:245:29Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:436.32:537.88:092.89:072.26:265:27Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:416.73:097.68:513.49:311.46:275:25New Moon13Tue
14Wed4:307.13:237.69:304.19:560.76:295:23New Moon14Wed
15Thu5:157.43:417.510:084.710:230.16:305:21New Moon15Thu
16Fri5:577.74:037.410:485.310:53-0.36:325:19New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:387.84:307.311:295.711:26-0.56:335:17Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:207.94:587.212:156.16:355:15Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:067.95:276.912:02-0.51:076.56:365:14Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:587.95:546.712:42-0.42:126.66:385:12Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:567.86:076.41:27-0.23:396.66:395:10First Quarter21Wed
22Thu10:527.82:170.16:415:08First Quarter22Thu
23Fri11:407.99:055.73:130.56:335.86:425:06First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:177.94:141.06:435.06:445:04First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:478.05:171.67:093.96:465:03Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:155.71:148.16:172.27:402.56:475:01Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:446.21:428.37:132.98:161.06:494:59Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:016.92:118.48:053.78:53-0.56:504:57Full Moon28Wed
29Thu4:067.72:428.68:554.59:33-1.76:524:56Full Moon29Thu
30Fri5:048.33:168.69:445.310:16-2.66:534:54Full Moon30Fri
31Sat6:008.73:538.510:356.011:00-2.96:554:52Full Moon31Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Anacortes, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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