Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:12 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 18m at 8:00 pm (7.8 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 - Feb 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:218.31:327.99:317.19:45-2.37:415:09Full Moon1Sun
2Mon5:488.52:437.910:176.610:31-2.37:405:10Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:168.63:507.811:056.011:16-2.07:395:12Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:438.74:567.411:575.211:59-1.27:375:13Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:118.76:036.912:534.27:365:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:388.77:156.312:42-0.11:503.17:345:17Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:068.78:385.81:251.32:472.07:335:18Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:358.510:295.62:082.83:451.17:315:20Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:058.32:554.34:440.47:305:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:416.09:37 AM7.93:555.65:44-0.17:285:23Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:216.810:14 AM7.65:286.56:44-0.37:275:25Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:227.611:00 AM7.27:366.87:40-0.57:255:27Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:068.012:016.99:306.78:31-0.57:235:28Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:428.21:096.810:156.49:16-0.57:225:30Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:158.22:136.710:386.09:55-0.47:205:31New Moon15Sun
16Mon5:438.23:086.810:595.710:30-0.27:185:33New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:068.03:576.711:255.211:030.17:165:35New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:247.94:456.611:554.711:350.67:155:36New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:397.95:336.412:294.07:135:38Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:537.86:246.112:071.31:053.47:115:39Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:117.87:205.912:382.11:422.67:095:41Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:327.78:245.71:083.02:202.07:075:43Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:547.59:465.61:384.03:021.47:055:44First Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:157.42:064.93:480.87:045:46First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:337.34:420.37:025:47First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:427.25:43-0.17:005:49First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:247.19:06 AM7.26:127.06:45-0.66:585:51Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:477.510:53 AM7.17:456.97:45-1.16:565:52Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 11:06 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 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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