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 1h 32m at 3:05 pm (4.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:03 pm (7.7 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 - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:257.87:021.29:295.47:116:48Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:395.83:517.77:591.39:414.87:126:46Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:576.04:087.78:451.49:554.17:146:44Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:046.24:207.79:241.710:153.27:156:42Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:036.64:337.89:592.210:392.17:176:40Full Moon5Wed
6Thu4:596.94:507.910:342.911:070.97:186:37Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:527.35:117.911:103.711:40-0.27:206:35Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:477.65:347.911:484.67:216:33Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:437.85:587.912:17-1.112:305.57:236:31Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:457.96:227.812:59-1.71:176.37:246:29Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:558.06:447.61:46-1.92:136.97:256:27Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:148.07:017.32:38-1.83:307.27:276:25Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:308.13:38-1.35:277.17:286:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:308.24:44-0.88:196.57:306:22Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:158.25:54-0.18:365.57:316:20Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:025.92:518.37:030.59:024.47:336:18Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:486.03:218.38:031.39:313.17:346:16Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:196.33:458.38:562.110:011.87:366:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:326.84:068.29:433.110:320.77:386:12New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:337.34:268.110:274.111:04-0.37:396:10New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:297.84:458.011:125.011:37-1.07:416:08New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:228.15:067.811:595.87:426:06New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:138.35:297.512:11-1.312:526.47:446:05Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:068.45:527.212:47-1.31:546.87:456:03Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:038.46:116.91:26-1.03:187.07:476:01Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:048.32:10-0.67:485:59Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:048.22:590.07:505:58First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:568.13:540.67:515:56First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:358.14:541.27:535:54First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:038.05:561.88:544.67:555:53First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:225.22:228.06:552.39:023.87:565:51Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 6:04 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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