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 : 1:57 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 7:56 am (6.0 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 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:497.28:237.712:055.712:26-2.14:527:25Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:087.19:277.712:596.21:14-2.24:507:26Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:216.910:347.72:056.52:06-1.94:487:28Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:367.83:05-1.44:477:29First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:08-0.84:457:31First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:267.89:41 AM5.37:415.25:140.04:447:32First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:067.811:37 AM5.07:564.16:180.84:427:34Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:397.81:305.18:232.97:181.74:407:35Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:077.83:015.68:531.68:122.74:397:36Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:327.84:116.39:240.49:023.64:387:38Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:547.75:116.99:56-0.69:514.54:367:39Full Moon11Sun
12Mon3:167.66:057.410:29-1.310:415.24:357:40Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:407.46:567.811:03-1.811:345.84:337:42Full Moon13Tue
14Wed4:057.27:457.911:39-1.94:327:43Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:316.98:358.012:346.112:17-1.74:317:45Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:596.59:277.91:466.212:59-1.44:297:46Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:197.81:44-0.84:287:47Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:097.62:32-0.24:277:48Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon11:507.53:240.44:267:50Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:181.14:247:51Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:227.410:19 AM4.57:494.15:141.84:237:52Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:457.312:044.48:013.36:092.54:227:53Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:027.31:544.78:162.47:023.24:217:55Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:207.33:155.48:351.37:514.04:207:56Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:417.44:156.18:590.28:394.74:197:57Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:037.45:066.89:28-0.99:255.34:187:58New Moon26Mon
27Tue2:277.55:537.410:01-1.810:115.94:177:59New Moon27Tue
28Wed2:527.56:417.910:39-2.611:006.34:168:00New Moon28Wed
29Thu3:197.57:298.111:21-3.011:546.64:168:01New Moon29Thu
30Fri3:487.48:208.212:07-3.04:158:03Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:267.29:118.212:576.712:57-2.74:148:04Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 10:56 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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