Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : in 6h 54m at 4:18 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 12:29 pm (6.1 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 - Jul 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:577.08:428.41:076.712:30-1.45:139:15Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:466.79:088.31:566.31:07-0.95:139:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:386.29:308.32:485.81:44-0.25:149:15Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:345.79:508.23:385.22:190.65:159:14Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:385.210:128.24:264.42:531.75:169:14Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:564.710:368.15:093.43:262.85:169:13Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:384.611:018.05:502.43:594.15:179:13Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:385.16:311.34:395.35:189:12Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:196.17:130.25:586.35:199:12Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:007.07:56-0.97:317.15:209:11Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:278.15:347.78:41-1.98:437.45:219:10Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:088.26:078.29:26-2.69:417.55:229:10Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:028.36:398.510:13-3.210:337.35:239:09New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:068.37:128.711:00-3.411:266.95:249:08New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:138.17:448.711:47-3.25:259:07New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:217.78:168.812:246.212:33-2.55:269:06Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:297.18:478.81:265.31:19-1.55:279:05Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:406.49:178.82:314.22:04-0.15:289:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:015.79:488.73:353.02:491.65:299:03First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:435.210:188.64:371.83:363.25:319:02First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:545.45:370.84:314.85:329:01First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:466.36:340.05:446.15:339:00First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:007.27:27-0.67:206.85:348:59Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:027.74:517.88:17-1.08:567.15:358:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:467.45:318.29:03-1.210:077.05:378:56Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:387.26:078.39:44-1.210:506.85:388:55Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:337.16:388.310:23-1.211:226.55:398:54Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:267.17:068.211:00-1.111:536.25:408:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:177.07:298.211:35-0.95:428:51Full Moon29Sat
30Sun5:056.97:488.112:285.812:08-0.55:438:50Full Moon30Sun
31Mon5:536.68:058.11:065.212:410.15:448:48Waning 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 8:23 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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