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 45m 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 - Jul 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:066.88:158.91:024.912:44-1.14:128:16Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:156.18:528.82:124.11:330.24:128:15First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:355.49:298.73:223.22:221.64:138:15First Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:215.010:068.44:282.23:153.04:148:15First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:235.35:291.34:164.44:148:14First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:596.06:230.65:285.44:158:14Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:076.87:090.06:476.14:168:13Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:587.47:50-0.47:586.44:178:13Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:377.54:397.88:26-0.78:556.54:188:12Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:197.35:158.09:01-0.99:416.44:198:12Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:037.35:468.19:35-1.010:216.34:208:11Full Moon11Mon
12Tue2:487.26:138.210:09-1.010:596.14:218:10Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:337.16:378.210:43-0.911:395.74:218:10Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:196.96:598.211:17-0.64:228:09Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:066.67:218.212:215.311:52 AM-0.24:248:08Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:566.27:468.31:054.812:260.44:258:07Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:515.88:138.31:504.21:021.24:268:06Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:535.48:438.22:373.41:382.14:278:05Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:075.19:148.13:242.52:183.24:288:04Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:425.19:488.14:141.63:034.34:298:03Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:525.55:060.64:055.34:308:02Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:236.26:00-0.35:256.04:318:01Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:177.06:52-1.26:446.44:338:00Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:018.23:597.67:43-1.97:516.44:347:59Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:588.24:368.08:33-2.48:496.14:357:58New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:008.25:118.39:20-2.69:445.64:367:57New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:048.05:458.510:06-2.410:384.94:377:55New Moon27Wed
28Thu4:067.86:198.610:52-1.811:344.24:397:54Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:097.36:528.711:37-0.94:407:53Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:126.87:258.612:323.412:230.34:417:51Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:206.27:598.51:312.61:091.64:437:50Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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