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 6h 45m 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 - Jan 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:149.37:006.112:380.02:244.88:024:25Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:449.18:125.51:211.23:254.18:024:26Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:128.99:535.12:032.54:233.28:024:27Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:408.62:483.85:152.48:024:28Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:245.410:08 AM8.43:395.16:031.78:024:30Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:136.210:40 AM8.24:486.26:461.08:014:31Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:197.011:15 AM8.16:146.97:250.58:014:32Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:027.711:55 AM8.07:337.38:02-0.18:014:33Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:368.112:397.98:347.48:37-0.58:004:34Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:068.51:277.99:197.49:12-0.98:004:36New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:328.72:157.99:567.29:47-1.17:594:37New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:568.83:047.810:327.010:22-1.27:594:38New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:198.93:547.711:106.610:58-1.17:584:40New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:429.04:467.411:526.011:35-0.77:584:41Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:079.15:427.012:395.37:574:42Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:349.26:436.512:130.11:294.47:564:44Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:039.27:546.012:521.12:213.37:554:45Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:349.19:195.61:322.33:162.37:554:47First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:079.011:185.72:153.74:141.27:544:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:438.93:055.05:130.37:534:50First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:286.310:24 AM8.84:146.26:11-0.67:524:51Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:467.311:12 AM8.65:457.07:07-1.27:514:53Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:378.012:088.47:137.37:59-1.67:504:54Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:178.51:118.38:257.18:47-1.87:494:56Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:538.92:148.19:236.89:32-1.67:484:57Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:279.13:157.910:146.210:14-1.37:474:59Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:589.14:127.611:035.610:55-0.77:455:00Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:279.15:077.211:514.911:340.27:445:02Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:539.06:026.812:394.27:435:04Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:178.97:006.312:141.21:273.67:425:05Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:418.78:055.912:532.32:152.97:405:07Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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