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 58m 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 - Nov 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:575.42:378.07:472.99:162.77:585:49Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:196.02:548.18:343.69:381.47:595:48Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:246.63:148.19:174.410:040.18:015:46Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:207.33:368.29:595.210:35-1.18:025:45Full Moon4Fri
5Sat6:138.04:008.310:425.911:11-2.18:045:43Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:048.53:258.310:276.610:51-2.87:054:42Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:578.83:528.311:177.111:36-3.07:074:40Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:538.94:218.112:137.57:094:39Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:528.94:537.712:25-2.71:247.67:104:38Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:518.85:337.11:18-2.23:037.37:124:36Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:468.87:366.32:15-1.36:066.57:134:35Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat11:338.89:315.63:16-0.26:425.47:154:34Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:128.74:191.07:154.07:164:32Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:458.75:232.27:452.67:184:31Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:355.71:128.66:253.48:141.37:194:30Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:006.51:358.57:244.68:420.27:214:29Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:057.31:568.38:195.69:10-0.87:224:28New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:008.12:178.29:126.49:39-1.47:244:27New Moon18Fri
19Sat5:478.62:388.010:047.010:10-1.77:254:26New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:318.93:027.810:587.310:43-1.87:274:25New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:139.13:277.611:567.511:20-1.67:284:24Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:569.03:517.31:067.57:304:23Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:388.97:314:22Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:218.812:41-0.77:334:21Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:018.71:25-0.17:344:20First Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:368.67:365.52:100.66:425.77:354:20First Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:038.59:195.02:561.46:464.97:374:19First Quarter27Sun
28Mon11:268.511:064.83:452.36:533.97:384:18First Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:488.44:373.37:082.77:394:18Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:115.212:118.55:354.47:301.47:414:17Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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