Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:51 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 05m at 8:48 pm (7.4 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 - Nov 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:097.62:36-0.26:574:53First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:047.73:330.16:584:52First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:477.74:370.57:424.97:004:50First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:217.85:430.87:504.17:014:48Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:135.41:517.96:451.38:172.97:034:47Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:425.82:198.07:421.98:511.67:054:45Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:026.42:478.18:352.69:270.27:064:44Full Moon7Mon
8Tue4:107.03:168.19:243.410:06-0.97:084:42Full Moon8Tue
9Wed5:127.63:468.110:144.210:48-1.87:094:41Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:118.14:198.011:055.011:31-2.37:114:40Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:098.44:547.712:015.77:134:38Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:088.55:317.312:16-2.31:076.17:144:37Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:098.56:136.81:04-2.02:316.27:164:36Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:118.47:046.11:56-1.34:576.07:174:34Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:118.38:155.42:50-0.56:435.37:194:33Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:038.23:490.57:344.67:204:32Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:478.14:531.48:093.87:224:31Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:237.95:572.28:353.17:234:30Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:455.11:497.76:583.08:552.37:254:29Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:005.62:077.67:523.69:121.67:264:27Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:576.22:227.58:404.39:320.87:284:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:456.82:397.49:234.99:550.27:294:26New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:287.23:017.410:055.410:21-0.47:314:25New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:077.63:267.310:475.810:50-0.87:324:24New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:457.93:517.211:316.111:22-1.17:344:23New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:248.14:147.012:196.47:354:22Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:058.24:246.81:166.67:364:21Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:508.312:38-1.27:384:21Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:368.31:21-0.97:394:20Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:228.32:09-0.67:404:19First Quarter30Wed
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 12:19 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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