Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 43m at 12:32 pm (-2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 pm (8.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448794
Common Questions About Tides

Anacortes, WA Tides - Nov 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:388.56:101.48:023.26:564:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:375.92:048.57:092.48:331.86:574:50Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:016.62:278.58:013.49:050.46:594:48Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:097.22:488.48:504.59:37-0.77:014:47Full Moon4Wed
5Thu5:077.93:108.39:385.410:10-1.57:024:45Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:008.43:328.110:286.210:45-1.97:044:44Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:518.73:557.811:216.811:21-1.97:054:42Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:428.84:177.512:247.27:074:41Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:348.84:307.112:01-1.61:487.37:084:39Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:288.712:43-1.17:104:38Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:238.61:30-0.47:124:36Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:138.42:210.37:134:35Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:538.38:585.23:161.17:345.47:154:34Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:238.24:141.87:434.67:164:33Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:438.25:132.67:513.77:184:31Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:395.112:598.26:083.38:022.77:194:30Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:155.71:168.27:004.18:201.57:214:29Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:226.41:378.27:474.98:430.37:224:28Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:167.21:598.38:335.79:11-0.97:244:27New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:047.92:238.39:176.49:44-1.97:254:26New Moon20Fri
21Sat5:508.52:478.410:027.010:21-2.67:274:25New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:378.93:128.410:507.511:03-3.07:284:24New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:269.13:398.311:437.711:49-2.97:304:23Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:189.24:118.012:477.87:314:22Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:119.14:537.512:39-2.52:107.67:324:21Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:019.16:306.71:32-1.84:076.97:344:21First Quarter26Thu
27Fri10:479.08:245.82:28-0.75:495.87:354:20First Quarter27Fri
28Sat11:269.010:215.23:250.56:314.47:374:19First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:008.94:251.97:072.97:384:19Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:375.312:298.95:283.47:401.57:394:18Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 4:25 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 8% 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 (8% 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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