Tides Today & Tomorrow in Anacortes, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Anacortes, WA.
Next low tide : 4:05 pm (5.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 23m at 12:29 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9448794
Common Questions About Tides

Anacortes, WA Tides - Jul 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:127.76:077.99:21-1.59:427.35:139:15Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:507.86:378.210:00-2.110:277.45:139:15New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:367.87:068.410:40-2.611:107.35:149:15New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:297.87:368.611:22-2.811:586.95:159:14New Moon4Wed
5Thu4:287.78:068.712:05-2.75:159:14Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:307.48:368.812:516.412:48-2.35:169:14Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:366.89:068.81:505.61:32-1.45:179:13Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:476.29:368.82:534.62:16-0.25:189:12Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:085.510:078.83:553.43:001.35:199:12First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:485.010:388.74:552.03:473.05:209:11First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:015.25:530.84:414.55:219:11First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:566.16:48-0.35:515.95:229:10Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:107.17:41-1.27:186.85:239:09Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:278.25:027.88:31-1.78:417.15:249:08Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:138.05:448.39:17-2.09:497.15:259:07Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:057.76:218.510:01-2.110:446.95:269:07Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:017.56:568.610:42-2.011:316.65:279:06Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:557.37:278.511:22-1.75:289:05Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:477.17:558.412:166.212:00-1.25:299:04Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:386.88:198.31:015.712:38-0.65:309:03Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:306.48:408.21:485.01:140.25:329:01Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:255.98:598.12:354.41:501.25:339:00Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:265.59:208.03:223.62:242.35:348:59Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:385.19:437.94:072.82:583.55:358:58Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:205.010:097.74:532.03:304.65:368:57Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:355.45:401.34:005.65:388:56Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:196.36:280.65:236.55:398:54Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:467.07:180.07:177.15:408:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:127.58:06-0.78:317.25:418:52Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:367.55:377.88:53-1.49:227.25:438:50Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:357.76:018.09:38-1.910:046.95:448:49New Moon31Tue
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 2:17 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Anacortes, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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