Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:01 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 8:24 pm (7.7 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 - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:017.34:050.54:517:25Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:477.35:060.94:507:27Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:207.310:52 AM4.98:264.66:061.24:487:28Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:447.312:244.98:243.97:011.64:467:30Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:037.31:505.38:372.97:512.14:457:31Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:227.43:065.89:001.78:372.84:437:32Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:447.54:116.49:300.59:213.54:427:34New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:087.65:117.010:04-0.810:064.34:407:35New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:347.76:087.510:42-1.910:545.14:397:37New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:037.77:067.911:24-2.611:455.74:377:38New Moon10Fri
11Sat4:347.68:058.112:09-2.94:367:39Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:087.49:078.112:446.212:59-2.84:347:41Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:487.010:108.11:576.41:52-2.34:337:42Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:406.411:108.03:366.22:50-1.64:327:44First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:51-0.64:307:45First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:028.09:42 AM5.07:214.74:550.34:297:46First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:457.911:42 AM4.77:593.75:591.34:287:47Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:217.81:394.98:302.67:002.34:267:49Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:517.73:055.48:561.67:563.24:257:50Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:147.64:116.19:200.68:474.14:247:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:327.45:066.79:45-0.29:354.84:237:53Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:507.35:547.210:11-0.810:235.44:227:54Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:097.16:387.610:39-1.211:135.94:217:55Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:316.97:207.811:10-1.54:207:56Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:566.88:027.912:076.111:44 AM-1.54:197:57Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:226.58:457.91:096.312:21-1.44:187:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:436.39:287.82:296.21:02-1.14:178:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:117.71:45-0.74:168:01Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:517.72:31-0.34:158:02Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:247.63:190.34:158:03Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri11:517.64:101.04:148:04Third Quarter31Fri
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 11:42 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 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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