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 1h 41m 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 - Jun 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:196.710:018.22:166.51:50-2.24:138:05Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:436.110:468.23:575.92:45-1.34:138:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:215.311:268.15:445.03:41-0.24:128:06First Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:104.66:403.94:391.04:118:07First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:018.112:194.57:202.65:392.34:118:08Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:318.02:145.17:561.36:403.54:108:09Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:597.93:355.98:290.17:424.64:108:10Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:247.84:376.89:00-0.98:425.44:108:11Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:487.65:287.59:32-1.69:406.04:098:11Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:147.46:147.910:04-2.010:366.34:098:12Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:417.26:568.110:38-2.111:346.54:098:13Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:127.07:368.211:15-2.04:088:13Full Moon12Thu
13Fri3:476.78:168.112:356.411:54 AM-1.74:088:14Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:286.48:548.01:436.312:35-1.34:088:15Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:146.19:317.93:036.01:17-0.94:088:15Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:027.82:00-0.34:088:15Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:125.210:297.75:185.02:420.54:088:16Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:304.610:527.65:574.33:241.34:088:16Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:014.211:157.66:253.54:072.34:088:17Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:564.211:387.56:502.54:553.34:088:17Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:174.87:171.45:544.34:088:17Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:037.53:375.77:460.36:595.24:098:17Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:287.54:296.68:19-0.98:015.94:098:18Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:547.65:137.38:55-1.98:586.44:098:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:247.75:547.89:36-2.79:506.74:108:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:007.86:348.210:19-3.210:436.84:108:18New Moon26Thu
27Fri2:477.77:158.311:05-3.311:406.64:108:18New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:467.57:568.411:54-3.24:118:18Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:527.18:368.412:446.312:43-2.64:118:18Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:026.59:148.31:595.71:33-1.74:128:17Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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