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 6h 13m 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 - Dec 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:338.42:25-0.67:424:19Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:088.49:295.03:180.26:324.67:434:18Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:398.411:334.84:131.36:523.37:444:18Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:078.45:122.57:251.87:454:17Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:405.312:358.46:163.78:000.37:474:17Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:126.31:038.57:204.98:38-1.07:484:17Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:197.31:328.58:225.89:16-2.17:494:16New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:138.12:058.49:226.59:56-2.77:504:16New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:028.72:408.210:206.910:37-2.97:514:16New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:489.03:207.911:207.011:20-2.77:524:16New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:349.04:047.512:247.07:534:16Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:198.94:537.112:04-2.21:396.77:544:16Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:038.85:476.512:50-1.53:116.37:554:16Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:458.66:495.81:36-0.64:435.67:564:16Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:228.48:045.12:230.45:454.97:574:16First Quarter15Tue
16Wed10:528.29:414.63:091.56:284.07:574:16First Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:168.03:562.67:013.07:584:16First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:214.511:34 AM7.94:473.87:292.17:594:17First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:325.211:53 AM7.75:484.97:541.28:004:17Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:476.112:157.76:585.88:200.38:004:17Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:357.012:387.68:056.48:48-0.48:014:18Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:137.61:047.69:046.89:18-1.08:014:18Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:478.11:307.69:547.19:52-1.58:024:19Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:188.41:577.610:387.210:28-1.88:024:19Full Moon24Thu
25Fri6:508.62:277.611:207.211:07-2.08:034:20Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:238.73:107.412:057.18:034:21Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:578.74:097.212:586.98:034:21Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:308.75:216.712:33-1.72:006.48:034:22Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:028.76:416.01:17-1.13:065.68:044:23Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:338.78:115.32:01-0.14:104.58:044:24Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu10:028.710:004.82:461.15:073.28:044:25Third Quarter31Thu
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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