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 5h 43m 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 - Nov 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:137.84:262.37:094.26:564:52First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:407.85:272.97:333.46:574:50Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:565.51:047.86:243.57:552.56:594:48Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:166.01:297.97:164.08:201.57:004:47Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:156.61:568.08:034.58:480.47:024:45Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:047.32:268.18:465.09:19-0.67:044:44Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:507.82:578.29:295.59:55-1.47:054:42Full Moon7Mon
8Tue5:358.33:328.210:135.910:34-2.07:074:41Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:228.64:098.111:006.211:17-2.37:084:39Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:108.84:517.911:536.57:104:38Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:018.85:397.512:03-2.212:556.57:114:37Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:538.86:377.012:53-1.82:096.37:134:35Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:468.87:506.31:46-1.03:375.87:154:34Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:358.79:195.62:420.05:064.87:164:33Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:218.711:095.43:421.26:143.77:184:32Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:028.64:462.47:032.57:194:30Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:055.712:398.65:533.57:421.37:214:29Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:326.41:138.56:574.58:170.37:224:28Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:377.21:448.47:575.38:50-0.57:244:27Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:307.92:148.28:525.89:23-1.17:254:26New Moon20Sun
21Mon5:178.42:458.09:436.39:56-1.37:274:25New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:008.73:187.810:336.510:31-1.47:284:24New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:418.93:537.611:246.711:07-1.27:304:23New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:208.94:317.312:196.77:314:22Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:588.85:126.91:206.67:324:22Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:358.75:586.512:25-0.42:296.37:344:21Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:118.66:526.01:060.23:435.97:354:20Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:448.57:575.51:480.94:495.37:374:19First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:168.59:165.12:311.85:384.67:384:19First Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:468.410:524.93:182.76:133.77:394:18First Quarter30Wed
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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