Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 1:34 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 8:13 pm (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448794
Common Questions About Tides

Anacortes, WA Tides - Sep 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:397.56:39-0.37:275.45:276:53Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:287.13:237.87:35-0.38:245.05:296:51Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:367.14:018.08:25-0.29:094.45:306:49Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:397.14:348.09:090.09:483.95:316:47Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:357.15:028.09:500.510:263.35:336:45Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:257.15:287.910:301.011:042.85:346:42Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:137.05:517.711:091.711:422.35:356:40Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:016.96:157.611:492.45:376:38Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:506.86:417.412:221.912:313.25:386:36Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:436.67:117.21:041.61:164.05:406:34Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:446.47:457.01:481.52:064.75:416:32Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:016.38:236.72:361.43:075.35:426:30Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:396.49:096.53:281.44:245.75:446:28Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:586.74:261.35:505.85:456:26Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:506.95:261.26:585.65:476:24Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:277.26:241.07:415.35:486:22Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:126.42:557.47:160.88:124.85:496:19Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:156.63:207.68:010.78:434.25:516:17Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:156.93:457.78:440.69:163.35:526:15New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:127.24:127.99:250.89:532.45:546:13New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:087.54:418.110:061.310:331.45:556:11New Moon21Sun
22Mon5:047.65:138.110:491.911:170.65:576:09Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:027.75:488.111:342.75:586:07Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:027.66:258.012:04-0.112:233.65:596:05Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:097.57:067.812:55-0.51:184.46:016:03Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:257.37:527.41:49-0.62:235.16:026:00First Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:487.48:487.02:48-0.43:435.56:045:58First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:057.53:53-0.15:175.56:055:56First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:087.85:010.36:475.16:065:54Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:597.96:090.77:484.56:085:52Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 4:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Anacortes, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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