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 3h 23m 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 - Sep 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:145.97:077.11:152.01:013.15:276:55Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:165.77:306.91:541.41:364.05:296:53Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:345.77:536.72:351.02:144.95:306:51Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:435.88:136.63:210.63:025.65:326:49Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:496.34:140.34:386.25:336:47Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:426.85:150.15:346:45Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:157.16:19-0.37:546.35:366:43Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:427.37:20-0.78:265.95:376:41Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:176.64:067.58:14-1.08:595.35:396:39Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:346.84:287.59:02-1.09:374.55:406:37New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:457.04:507.69:47-0.810:183.45:426:35New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:527.15:137.710:29-0.211:022.25:436:33New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:597.15:387.811:120.811:481.15:446:30Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:067.06:047.911:552.05:466:28Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:166.86:337.812:360.112:413.25:476:26Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:346.77:047.61:27-0.61:334.45:496:24Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:056.87:377.22:19-0.92:365.45:506:22First Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:427.08:166.83:16-0.94:046.05:516:20First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:037.34:19-0.66:326.15:536:18First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:037.55:28-0.28:195.75:546:16Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:497.66:390.19:025.25:566:14Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:005.83:277.67:420.49:284.75:576:11Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:255.83:577.58:330.69:484.25:586:09Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:326.04:217.49:140.910:073.66:006:07Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:276.24:377.29:491.410:302.96:016:05Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:166.34:497.110:211.910:552.26:036:03Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:026.45:007.110:532.611:231.56:046:01Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:486.55:167.011:273.311:530.96:065:59Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:366.65:356.912:024.06:075:57Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:276.75:566.812:250.412:404.76:085:55Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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