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 4h 52m 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 - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:456.44:107.79:140.410:012.76:115:51New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:526.64:337.69:581.110:371.86:125:49New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:536.84:557.610:392.011:140.96:135:47New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:516.95:157.411:213.011:510.36:155:45Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:497.05:377.212:063.96:165:43Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:497.16:006.912:29-0.112:564.86:185:41Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:567.16:246.61:09-0.31:575.46:195:39Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:117.26:486.31:51-0.23:215.96:215:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:307.22:380.16:225:35First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:387.33:330.56:245:33First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:317.44:360.86:255:31First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:117.45:441.18:524.96:275:29Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:407.46:481.39:014.46:285:27Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:385.43:017.47:401.49:113.86:305:25Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:505.63:177.48:241.69:273.16:315:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:526.03:317.49:031.99:492.16:335:21Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:496.43:497.59:392.410:161.16:345:19Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:436.84:107.510:163.110:480.16:365:17Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:377.14:347.510:553.911:24-0.86:375:15Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:337.44:597.511:384.76:395:13Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:337.65:247.412:05-1.512:255.46:405:12Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:387.75:497.212:50-1.81:216.16:425:10Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:527.76:096.91:40-1.82:356.46:435:08Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu11:077.82:36-1.46:455:06Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:127.93:39-0.96:475:04Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:037.94:47-0.28:025.16:485:03Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:448.05:570.48:244.16:505:01Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:305.42:188.07:021.18:493.16:514:59Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:075.72:457.97:581.89:172.06:534:57Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:236.23:087.88:482.69:461.06:544:56New Moon30Wed
31Thu4:266.73:287.79:333.510:160.16:564:54New Moon31Thu
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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