Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : in 36m at 3:28 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:31 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448794
Common Questions About Tides

Anacortes, WA Tides - Nov 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:187.63:137.89:525.410:12-0.56:564:51New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:048.03:307.610:356.110:41-0.96:584:49New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:498.33:507.511:236.611:12-1.17:004:47New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:338.44:097.312:177.07:014:46Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:198.54:107.11:277.27:034:44Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:108.412:26-0.87:044:43Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:058.41:09-0.57:064:41Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:578.31:570.07:074:40First Quarter8Sun
9Mon11:398.32:500.57:094:39First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:118.33:481.07:415.27:114:37First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:358.34:471.67:264.37:124:36First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:568.45:462.47:402.97:144:35Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:215.71:188.46:423.38:051.47:154:33Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:466.51:428.67:354.28:37-0.37:174:32Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:557.42:078.78:265.29:13-1.77:184:31Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:548.22:348.89:166.19:52-2.87:204:30Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:508.83:058.810:066.810:35-3.57:214:29Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:449.23:398.711:007.411:21-3.57:234:28Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:399.34:198.312:027.67:244:26Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:359.35:057.812:10-3.11:177.67:264:25Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:319.26:067.11:03-2.33:057.27:274:25Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:259.17:286.21:58-1.35:326.47:294:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:129.09:095.42:56-0.16:305.27:304:23Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:538.811:215.03:551.37:104.07:324:22Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:268.74:572.67:432.87:334:21Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:275.412:518.55:593.88:081.77:344:20Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:536.21:108.37:005.08:310.77:364:20Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:587.11:268.17:585.98:53-0.17:374:19Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:497.91:438.08:526.69:18-0.87:384:18New Moon29Sun
30Mon5:338.42:027.99:447.29:45-1.27:404:18New Moon30Mon
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 6:59 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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