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 : 1:15 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m at 6:51 am (6.4 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 - Mar 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:167.39:55 AM7.16:096.76:31-0.56:525:55Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:087.711:09 AM6.78:346.57:36-0.46:515:57Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:487.912:356.59:306.08:32-0.36:495:58Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:228.01:546.59:595.59:18-0.16:476:00Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:518.03:006.510:244.99:570.26:456:01New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:167.93:566.510:504.210:320.76:436:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon5:357.84:466.511:193.511:061.36:406:04New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:497.65:356.411:502.811:392.16:386:06New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:027.66:256.312:232.16:366:07Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:187.57:186.312:132.912:571.56:346:09Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:387.38:176.212:483.81:331.06:326:10Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:007.29:316.11:254.62:120.76:306:12Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:217.011:286.22:045.42:560.56:286:13First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:386.82:536.03:470.46:266:15First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:316.67:16 AM6.64:286.54:470.46:246:16First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:297.05:530.26:226:18First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:017.26:560.06:206:19Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:247.411:51 AM6.48:366.07:51-0.36:186:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:447.51:146.58:555.48:39-0.36:166:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:027.62:286.79:254.49:23-0.16:146:24Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:217.73:386.910:013.210:050.56:126:25Full Moon21Mon
22Tue4:417.94:447.110:401.910:461.46:096:27Full Moon22Tue
23Wed5:048.05:497.211:230.711:292.56:076:28Full Moon23Wed
24Thu5:308.16:557.212:07-0.46:056:30Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:588.08:077.112:133.612:54-1.16:036:31Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:287.99:277.11:024.71:45-1.46:016:33Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:017.610:587.21:595.62:39-1.35:596:34Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:387.13:146.23:39-0.95:576:36Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:237.38:26 AM6.65:096.34:46-0.45:556:37Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:297.59:43 AM6.07:555.95:590.15:536:39Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:197.611:23 AM5.78:475.37:080.55:516:40Waning Crescent31Thu
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 10:03 am — 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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