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 5h 20m 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 - Apr 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:567.83:306.89:452.89:450.85:506:41Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:197.94:397.010:261.510:291.75:486:42Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:438.05:457.211:080.211:142.85:466:44Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:088.06:507.311:51-0.75:446:45Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:367.97:577.412:013.912:36-1.35:426:47Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:057.69:107.412:534.91:22-1.45:406:48Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:367.210:307.41:545.62:11-1.25:386:49Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:086.711:497.43:146.13:05-0.75:366:51Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:476.25:316.14:06-0.15:346:52Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:567.55:140.55:326:54Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:497.510:27 AM5.38:375.16:250.95:306:55Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:307.512:115.29:034.67:261.35:286:57Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:017.41:455.39:224.08:161.75:266:58Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:247.32:555.69:373.38:562.15:247:00Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:387.23:515.99:552.59:322.75:227:01Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:477.14:406.210:151.710:063.35:207:03New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:597.15:266.510:390.910:403.95:187:04New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:157.16:126.811:060.111:164.55:167:06New Moon18Sat
19Sun4:367.16:587.111:37-0.511:545.25:147:07New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:577.07:497.212:11-0.95:127:09Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:156.88:467.312:375.712:50-1.25:107:10Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:196.89:537.31:276.11:34-1.35:087:12Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:066.711:067.42:306.42:25-1.15:067:13First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:23-0.95:057:14First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:087.44:27-0.55:037:16First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:547.55:33-0.15:017:17First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:297.611:34 AM5.37:464.66:370.54:597:19Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:577.61:185.58:153.37:341.24:577:20Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:227.72:495.98:491.98:262.14:567:22Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:467.84:046.59:250.59:163.14:547:23Full Moon30Thu
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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