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 4h 06m at 3:01 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:09 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Feb 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:387.83:224.25:251.67:415:09Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:195.610:04 AM7.54:215.36:151.07:395:11Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:526.510:34 AM7.35:526.27:030.67:385:13Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:457.211:11 AM7.17:406.67:480.27:375:14Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:247.711:57 AM7.09:116.78:30-0.17:355:16Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:568.012:536.99:596.69:09-0.47:345:17Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:258.11:497.010:256.59:46-0.67:325:19New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:508.12:437.010:476.210:22-0.87:315:21New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:128.13:337.111:145.910:57-0.77:295:22New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:328.24:237.011:465.511:32-0.57:275:24New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:528.25:156.812:234.97:265:26Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:148.26:106.512:070.01:044.17:245:27Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:378.27:126.112:430.71:493.27:225:29Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:028.28:245.71:191.72:362.27:215:31Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:298.19:555.51:572.93:271.37:195:32First Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:568.02:384.24:220.47:175:34First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:105.89:27 AM7.83:295.45:22-0.37:155:35First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:106.510:03 AM7.74:516.36:24-0.87:145:37Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:137.310:56 AM7.56:396.87:25-1.37:125:39Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:567.812:077.48:086.78:21-1.57:105:40Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:328.21:247.39:116.49:13-1.67:085:42Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:058.32:377.310:005.810:00-1.47:065:43Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:358.33:427.210:455.110:44-0.97:055:45Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:038.34:427.011:294.411:26-0.27:035:47Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:298.25:406.712:143.67:015:48Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:538.16:406.412:060.71:002.86:595:50Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:157.97:446.112:461.81:452.26:575:51Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:377.79:015.81:272.92:301.66:555:53Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 6:05 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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