Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : 1:17 pm (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 6:24 am (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448794
Common Questions About Tides

Anacortes, WA Tides - Sep 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:506.65:337.99:29-0.210:315.96:277:53Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:506.85:527.910:07-0.310:515.46:297:50New Moon2Tue
3Wed3:457.06:097.910:43-0.311:184.86:307:48New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:387.16:268.011:170.011:503.96:327:46New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:327.06:458.011:520.66:337:44New Moon5Fri
6Sat6:287.07:078.112:272.912:281.46:347:42Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:286.87:328.01:081.81:062.66:367:40Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:356.77:588.01:520.81:473.86:377:38Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:556.68:267.82:400.02:335.06:387:36First Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:376.78:577.73:33-0.63:306.16:407:34First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:267.14:32-0.94:536.86:417:32First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:417.65:38-1.06:437.06:437:30First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:337.96:48-1.08:196.76:447:28Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:037.04:138.17:54-0.99:146.16:457:26Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:306.94:468.28:53-0.89:545.36:477:23Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:497.05:168.29:43-0.510:324.46:487:21Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:597.15:418.210:270.111:083.46:507:19Full Moon17Wed
18Thu5:017.16:038.111:070.911:462.56:517:17Full Moon18Thu
19Fri5:597.16:237.911:461.96:527:15Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:567.06:417.712:231.612:263.06:547:13Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:547.07:017.51:010.91:084.16:557:11Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:587.07:227.31:400.51:565.16:577:09Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:127.07:457.02:200.22:545.96:587:07Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:437.18:076.63:050.24:176.57:007:04Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:137.33:540.47:017:02Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:197.54:530.77:027:00Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:077.75:590.99:416.17:046:58Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:417.87:060.99:485.87:056:56Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:325.94:067.88:030.89:495.37:076:54Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:476.14:257.88:510.89:594.77:086:52Waning Crescent30Tue
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 9:50 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 (15% 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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