Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 59m at 3:51 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:42 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Oct 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:066.57:126.41:430.52:245.26:105:53Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:276.67:386.22:270.43:355.76:115:50First Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:596.78:046.03:180.45:215.96:135:48First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:087.04:170.46:145:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:557.25:220.47:535.56:165:44First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:307.46:270.38:105.06:175:42Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:105.92:587.57:260.28:374.26:195:40Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:276.23:247.68:190.39:103.26:205:38Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:396.63:497.79:060.69:472.16:215:36Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:457.04:167.89:521.210:270.96:235:34Full Moon10Mon
11Tue4:497.34:447.810:372.011:10-0.16:245:32Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:527.55:157.811:233.011:55-0.96:265:30Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:567.65:477.712:134.06:275:28Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:047.66:217.412:43-1.31:104.96:295:26Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:187.66:596.91:33-1.42:195.56:305:24Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:377.67:456.42:27-1.13:545.86:325:22Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:517.78:465.93:26-0.66:335.66:335:20Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:547.84:310.17:525.16:355:18Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:447.85:400.78:354.46:375:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:257.86:471.29:043.86:385:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:315.42:577.77:451.69:253.26:405:13Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:435.73:227.58:332.19:422.66:415:11Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:406.13:387.39:152.610:021.96:435:09New Moon23Sun
24Mon4:286.43:517.29:523.210:251.26:445:07New Moon24Mon
25Tue5:126.74:067.210:293.710:510.66:465:05New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:547.04:267.111:064.311:190.16:475:03New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:377.24:507.011:464.911:50-0.26:495:02Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:217.45:146.812:305.46:505:00Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:097.55:376.612:25-0.41:235.86:524:58Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:047.55:436.41:03-0.52:296.16:544:57Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:067.51:47-0.46:554:55First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 7:16 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 Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 Orcas, Orcas Island, 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 Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, 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 Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449798. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449798.

What is the moon phase in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, 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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