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 1h 14m 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 - Oct 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:337.95:388.411:433.77:106:49Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:378.16:108.312:15-1.412:314.87:126:47Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:438.16:448.11:01-1.91:255.77:136:45Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:548.07:227.71:51-1.92:306.37:156:43Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:118.08:067.12:44-1.53:546.67:166:41First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:268.03:42-0.86:046.57:176:38First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:298.14:470.07:545.97:196:36First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:198.15:570.78:445.27:206:34First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:025.72:598.07:061.39:174.57:226:32Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:465.73:307.98:061.99:413.77:236:30Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:076.03:537.88:542.410:012.97:256:28Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:106.44:087.69:353.110:222.07:266:26Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:026.84:197.610:123.710:451.27:286:24Full Moon13Sat
14Sun5:487.14:327.510:474.411:100.57:296:22Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:307.44:517.511:235.011:38-0.17:316:21Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:127.75:137.412:015.67:326:19Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:557.85:377.312:09-0.612:426.17:346:17Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:427.95:577.112:44-0.81:286.67:356:15Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:357.95:597.01:23-0.92:226.97:376:13Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:377.95:346.92:07-0.83:367.17:386:11Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:417.92:58-0.57:406:09Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:368.03:54-0.27:416:07Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:178.04:570.37:525.77:436:06Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:498.16:010.88:054.67:446:04Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:405.72:178.27:041.58:353.17:466:02Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:186.12:428.38:012.39:101.57:486:00Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:436.73:098.58:543.29:47-0.17:495:58Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:547.53:378.69:454.210:26-1.47:515:57New Moon28Sun
29Mon5:558.14:078.610:355.211:07-2.47:525:55New Moon29Mon
30Tue6:538.64:408.611:266.011:50-2.87:545:53New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:498.95:168.312:206.67:555:52Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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