Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 08m at 2:12 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:56 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Nov 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:284.92:107.56:572.28:533.26:574:53Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:595.32:257.47:462.79:082.46:594:51Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:065.72:367.48:293.39:271.57:004:50Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:016.22:517.49:073.99:490.67:024:48Full Moon4Tue
5Wed4:496.73:117.59:454.510:15-0.37:034:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:357.23:327.410:235.110:46-1.07:054:45Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:217.63:537.411:045.711:20-1.67:074:43Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:097.94:107.311:486.27:084:42Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:028.14:157.312:00-1.912:406.67:104:41Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:008.14:167.112:44-1.91:456.87:114:39Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:018.11:34-1.77:134:38Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:598.12:29-1.27:154:37Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:478.13:29-0.57:164:35Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:278.24:330.37:354.47:184:34Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:008.25:381.27:563.17:194:33Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:595.21:288.26:402.28:251.77:214:32Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:385.81:548.27:393.38:570.47:224:30Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:536.62:188.18:334.39:31-0.77:244:29New Moon18Tue
19Wed4:547.42:438.19:265.110:05-1.67:254:28New Moon19Wed
20Thu5:488.03:097.910:185.910:40-2.07:274:27New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:388.43:357.611:136.411:18-2.17:284:26New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:278.64:037.312:146.77:304:25Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:168.64:307.01:286.77:314:24Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:068.512:39-1.47:334:23Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:568.41:24-0.87:344:23Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:438.22:11-0.17:354:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:238.13:010.77:374:21First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:557.910:114.63:541.57:364.27:384:20First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:187.84:492.47:523.47:394:20First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:164.612:367.85:463.28:072.47:414:19Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 5:04 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 12% 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 (12% 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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