Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : 3:05 pm (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 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 - Feb 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:548.95:217.012:235.37:395:08Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:158.96:196.61:054.47:375:10Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:378.97:256.112:311.21:503.37:365:11Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:018.88:455.81:052.52:372.27:355:13First Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:268.810:345.81:413.93:281.17:335:15First Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:518.72:185.34:240.17:325:16First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:186.49:20 AM8.63:046.65:24-0.77:305:18First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:527.49:56 AM8.44:437.66:25-1.37:295:20Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:348.110:54 AM8.36:398.07:25-1.87:275:21Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:088.612:118.28:027.88:19-2.07:255:23Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:418.91:308.19:027.39:09-2.07:245:24Full Moon11Thu
12Fri5:119.02:428.09:526.69:55-1.77:225:26Full Moon12Fri
13Sat5:409.03:487.810:395.710:37-1.07:205:28Full Moon13Sat
14Sun6:069.04:497.411:264.811:18-0.17:195:29Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:318.95:507.012:143.87:175:31Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:548.86:536.61:012.97:155:33Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:158.78:056.212:372.41:472.17:145:34Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:378.49:386.11:173.82:331.57:125:36Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri8:018.111:456.32:015.13:211.17:105:37Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:267.82:546.24:140.97:085:39Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:376.98:54 AM7.54:217.05:110.87:065:41Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:437.59:32 AM7.26:407.36:120.67:055:42Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:257.910:32 AM7.08:427.27:100.47:035:44Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:588.111:46 AM7.09:157.07:590.27:015:45Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:248.212:567.09:286.78:410.06:595:47Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:468.31:577.19:426.39:17-0.16:575:49Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:038.32:547.210:045.79:510.06:555:50New Moon27Sat
28Sun5:178.33:487.310:325.010:240.36:535:52New Moon28Sun
29Mon5:338.44:427.211:044.010:571.06:515:53New Moon29Mon
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 12:48 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 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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