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 5h 37m 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 - Jan 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:328.52:317.89:576.99:54-0.88:024:25Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:018.73:107.710:376.910:26-0.98:024:26Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:298.83:517.611:186.811:01-0.98:024:27Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:568.94:347.412:006.68:024:28Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:249.05:197.112:476.38:024:29Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:559.16:106.612:15-0.51:365.88:014:30Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:279.17:096.212:550.12:295.28:014:32Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:019.08:205.71:360.93:234.48:014:33Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:369.09:485.32:201.94:193.48:004:34Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:128.911:405.43:103.15:142.28:004:35Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:518.94:094.36:071.07:594:37Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:396.111:32 AM8.85:215.46:57-0.17:594:38Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:567.012:178.86:376.17:45-1.17:584:39Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:507.91:068.87:476.58:32-1.87:584:41Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:368.61:588.78:496.69:17-2.27:574:42New Moon15Thu
16Fri5:179.02:528.59:466.510:02-2.27:564:43New Moon16Fri
17Sat5:579.33:478.210:416.210:46-1.97:564:45New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:359.44:427.811:375.811:31-1.37:554:46Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:129.45:377.312:355.37:544:48Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:489.36:356.712:15-0.41:354.87:534:49Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:229.17:376.112:590.62:354.17:524:51Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:558.98:545.61:441.83:353.57:514:52First Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:288.610:495.32:303.14:342.97:504:54First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:008.33:214.35:302.27:494:55First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:005.710:34 AM8.14:255.46:211.67:484:57First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:276.511:12 AM7.85:446.27:061.17:474:58Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:237.211:54 AM7.77:056.67:460.67:465:00Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:047.712:397.68:126.88:230.27:455:02Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:368.11:267.69:016.88:57-0.27:435:03Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:048.32:137.69:396.69:32-0.47:425:05Full Moon30Fri
31Sat5:298.53:007.610:136.410:06-0.67:415:06Full Moon31Sat
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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