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 : in 14m at 2:40 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:287.82:005.89:394.48:410.75:496:42Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:597.73:086.010:013.79:251.15:476:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:247.64:056.210:233.010:031.75:446:45Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:437.44:556.410:472.310:402.35:426:46Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:577.35:426.511:151.711:163.05:406:48Full Moon5Thu
6Fri5:127.26:286.611:451.011:543.75:386:49Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:317.17:166.712:160.55:366:51Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:536.98:086.812:354.412:510.25:346:52Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:176.79:086.81:215.01:280.05:326:53Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:426.510:226.82:165.52:090.05:306:55Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:006.211:456.93:285.92:560.15:286:56Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:510.25:266:58Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:537.14:530.35:246:59Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:407.25:580.45:227:01Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:137.311:33 AM5.58:205.16:590.55:207:02Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:397.412:585.78:334.37:530.65:187:04Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:017.52:166.08:593.38:411.05:167:05Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:247.63:276.59:322.19:261.65:147:07New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:487.74:336.910:080.810:112.45:137:08New Moon19Thu
20Fri4:147.85:367.310:48-0.410:573.35:117:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:437.86:397.511:31-1.411:464.35:097:11Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:137.77:437.712:17-2.05:077:13Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:477.58:527.712:405.11:05-2.25:057:14Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:237.210:057.71:435.71:57-1.95:037:16Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:046.711:187.83:066.02:54-1.45:017:17First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:596.15:205.93:55-0.65:007:18First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:227.89:19 AM5.47:305.35:020.14:587:20First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:147.811:03 AM5.08:194.56:100.84:567:21Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:577.712:585.08:523.77:131.54:547:23Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:327.62:285.39:173.08:072.14:537:24Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 5:44 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 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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