Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : 2:17 pm (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 33m at 8:58 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448794
Common Questions About Tides

Anacortes, WA Tides - Apr 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:177.611:08 AM5.97:135.26:091.55:476:40Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:057.712:405.98:064.67:091.85:456:42Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:437.71:586.18:404.07:592.15:436:43Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:127.72:586.39:053.48:412.45:416:45Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:357.63:466.69:292.89:192.85:396:46New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:517.54:286.99:542.29:543.25:376:48New Moon6Sat
7Sun4:087.55:087.110:211.510:293.75:356:49New Moon7Sun
8Mon4:307.55:487.310:511.011:054.15:336:51New Moon8Mon
9Tue4:567.56:297.411:230.511:434.65:316:52New Moon9Tue
10Wed5:257.47:147.411:590.15:296:54Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:577.38:037.412:245.012:38-0.15:276:55Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:307.18:597.41:105.51:21-0.25:256:57Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:066.810:017.42:045.82:09-0.25:236:58First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:506.511:057.43:105.93:030.05:217:00First Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:536.24:285.84:030.35:197:01First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:027.510:13 AM6.05:435.35:070.65:177:02First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:507.711:40 AM5.96:414.56:111.05:157:04Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:307.81:086.27:293.47:101.55:137:05Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:058.02:286.68:122.28:052.05:117:07Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:398.23:377.28:530.98:562.65:097:08Full Moon20Sat
21Sun3:138.34:387.69:35-0.29:453.35:077:10Full Moon21Sun
22Mon3:488.35:358.010:18-1.110:354.05:067:11Full Moon22Mon
23Tue4:258.36:318.211:02-1.611:274.65:047:13Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:038.07:278.311:47-1.75:027:14Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:437.78:248.212:255.112:34-1.55:007:16Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:267.29:258.11:305.51:23-1.04:587:17Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:146.610:278.02:465.62:15-0.34:577:19Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:106.011:257.94:175.43:100.54:557:20Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:195.55:514.94:101.44:537:21Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:177.810:50 AM5.16:574.35:132.14:517:23Third Quarter30Tue
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 11:37 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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