Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : 3:05 pm (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 10:31 am (5.9 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 - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:057.68:108.812:106.212:14-2.74:128:03Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:057.08:568.81:215.81:05-1.84:128:04Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:126.39:408.72:405.21:57-0.74:118:05First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:305.510:238.64:024.32:500.64:108:06First Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:105.011:048.55:173.33:472.04:108:07First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:145.06:172.14:483.34:098:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:555.67:051.15:554.44:098:08Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:158.13:096.47:440.27:035.34:098:09Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:487.94:057.28:18-0.48:065.94:088:10Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:197.74:517.78:49-0.99:026.34:088:10Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:527.65:328.19:21-1.29:526.44:088:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun2:267.46:098.39:54-1.410:396.54:088:12Full Moon12Sun
13Mon3:047.36:428.310:27-1.411:256.44:078:12Full Moon13Mon
14Tue3:457.17:148.311:03-1.34:078:13Full Moon14Tue
15Wed4:276.97:438.312:146.311:39 AM-1.04:078:13Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:126.58:118.31:066.012:17-0.64:078:14Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:016.18:398.32:015.612:55-0.14:078:14Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:555.79:078.32:555.11:330.64:078:15Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:595.29:378.23:454.42:121.44:078:15Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:154.810:088.24:323.62:542.44:078:15Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:474.710:418.25:152.63:423.54:088:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:485.05:571.54:414.54:088:16Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:285.86:400.35:525.44:088:16Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:306.77:22-0.97:016.04:088:16Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:308.34:177.58:06-1.98:036.44:098:16Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:158.44:598.08:50-2.79:016.54:098:16New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:068.45:398.59:36-3.29:566.34:108:16New Moon27Mon
28Tue3:028.26:198.710:22-3.210:546.04:108:16New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:018.06:588.911:09-2.911:565.64:118:16Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:027.57:368.911:57-2.24:118:16Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 12:48 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 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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