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 2h 37m 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 - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:185.79:508.33:184.82:23-0.64:138:17First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:474.910:248.24:333.73:120.84:138:17First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:424.510:558.15:382.54:042.34:148:17First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:594.86:311.25:023.84:158:16First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:425.77:160.26:135.04:158:16Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:526.67:56-0.77:305.94:168:16Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:247.54:437.48:33-1.28:456.34:178:15Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:567.35:257.89:09-1.69:496.54:188:15Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:317.16:038.09:45-1.710:436.54:198:14Full Moon9Wed
10Thu2:136.96:388.110:21-1.711:286.34:208:13Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:596.87:118.010:58-1.54:208:13Full Moon11Fri
12Sat3:476.67:417.912:116.111:36 AM-1.34:218:12Full Moon12Sat
13Sun4:366.48:077.812:565.912:14-1.04:228:11Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:256.18:317.81:445.512:52-0.54:238:11Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:185.78:527.72:345.01:280.24:248:10Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:175.29:147.73:224.32:031.04:258:09Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:274.79:387.64:073.52:362.04:278:08Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:544.410:037.54:502.63:113.14:288:07Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:044.55:321.73:514.24:298:06Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:395.36:140.64:535.24:308:05Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:446.26:57-0.46:236.14:318:04Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:247.07:43-1.37:416.54:328:03Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:037.65:007.58:29-2.18:436.74:338:02Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:537.75:347.99:17-2.79:366.64:358:01New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:557.76:088.110:04-3.010:286.34:367:59New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:017.76:418.110:52-2.911:235.84:377:58New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:087.57:148.211:39-2.54:387:57Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:157.07:468.212:235.112:26-1.74:407:56Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:246.48:188.21:264.21:12-0.54:417:54Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:395.78:488.12:313.21:580.94:427:53First Quarter30Wed
31Thu9:105.19:197.93:342.12:452.44:447:52First Quarter31Thu
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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