Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 1:15 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:257.07:358.211:24-2.14:128:17Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:166.78:118.112:386.212:06-1.64:138:17Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:086.38:448.01:395.812:48-1.04:148:17Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:035.89:127.82:415.31:29-0.34:148:16Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:025.39:357.73:394.72:080.64:158:16Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:124.79:557.64:313.92:461.74:168:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:404.310:167.55:173.13:232.84:178:15Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:104.35:572.24:033.94:188:15Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:485.06:341.34:585.04:188:14Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:575.97:100.46:215.84:198:14Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:356.77:46-0.47:416.44:208:13Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:077.38:23-1.28:426.74:218:12Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:327.35:377.69:03-1.89:306.84:228:12New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:137.46:077.99:44-2.310:146.74:238:11New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:077.46:378.010:27-2.610:596.54:248:10New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:087.47:088.111:11-2.611:506.14:258:09New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:137.27:398.211:56-2.34:268:08Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:196.78:098.212:485.512:41-1.74:278:07Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:286.18:388.21:504.61:25-0.74:288:06Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:465.49:088.22:543.52:090.74:308:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:194.99:388.13:552.32:552.24:318:04First Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:254.810:098.04:541.13:453.74:328:03First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:345.55:510.14:505.04:338:02First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:016.56:44-0.86:156.04:348:01Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:587.27:35-1.47:456.44:368:00Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:017.44:427.78:23-1.79:016.54:377:59Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:517.25:208.09:07-1.89:586.34:387:57Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:477.05:558.09:49-1.710:436.14:397:56Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:426.96:288.010:30-1.511:235.74:417:55Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:366.76:567.811:09-1.24:427:53Full Moon30Thu
31Fri4:266.57:217.712:055.311:46 AM-0.74:437:52Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 4:37 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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