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 2h 26m 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 - Jul 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:394.66:281.65:043.74:138:17Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:385.47:060.36:114.84:138:17Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:017.83:496.47:47-1.07:215.64:148:17Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:337.94:427.28:30-2.18:266.24:158:16Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:098.05:287.89:15-2.99:266.54:168:16New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:548.06:118.210:01-3.410:236.54:168:15New Moon6Sat
7Sun2:487.96:528.410:49-3.411:226.34:178:15New Moon7Sun
8Mon3:487.67:338.411:38-3.14:188:14Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:527.28:138.412:266.012:27-2.54:198:14Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:576.58:528.31:375.41:16-1.54:208:13Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:065.89:278.22:534.62:04-0.34:218:13First Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:265.010:008.04:063.72:521.04:228:12First Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:134.510:307.85:112.73:422.44:238:11First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:324.76:071.74:383.84:248:10First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:205.56:530.85:484.94:258:10Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:326.47:330.17:105.74:268:09Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:237.18:10-0.48:296.24:278:08Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:256.95:047.58:45-0.89:346.34:288:07Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:036.85:397.89:19-1.010:226.34:298:06Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:466.86:117.89:54-1.210:596.24:308:05Full Moon20Sat
21Sun2:336.76:407.810:30-1.211:336.14:318:04Full Moon21Sun
22Mon3:216.77:067.811:06-1.24:338:03Full Moon22Mon
23Tue4:086.67:307.812:095.911:42 AM-1.14:348:02Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:556.47:537.812:495.512:18-0.84:358:00Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:466.08:167.81:335.112:54-0.34:367:59Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:425.68:417.82:194.41:300.44:377:58Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:485.19:077.73:053.62:061.44:397:57Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:074.89:337.73:522.72:452.54:407:55Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:494.710:027.64:411.63:293.74:417:54Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:125.25:310.54:274.94:437:53Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:516.16:23-0.65:495.84:447:51Waning Crescent31Wed
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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