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 3h 30m 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 - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:587.71:055.69:184.68:060.95:496:42Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:307.62:285.89:413.98:521.35:466:43Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:557.53:316.010:013.29:301.95:446:45Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:127.44:256.210:222.410:052.55:426:46New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:247.25:146.410:451.610:403.25:406:48New Moon5Tue
6Wed4:357.26:006.611:120.911:163.95:386:49New Moon6Wed
7Thu4:507.16:456.811:400.311:534.65:366:51New Moon7Thu
8Fri5:107.07:336.912:12-0.15:346:52Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:326.88:257.012:355.212:46-0.45:326:54Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:526.79:277.01:215.71:25-0.55:306:55Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:026.510:447.02:166.12:09-0.45:286:56Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:01-0.25:266:58First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:027.14:00-0.15:246:59First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:597.25:040.15:227:01First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:367.36:090.35:207:02First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:027.311:57 AM5.58:034.87:070.65:187:04Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:247.41:285.88:273.67:591.15:167:05Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:457.52:516.28:592.38:471.85:147:07Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:077.74:046.79:350.89:342.75:127:08Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:317.85:107.210:14-0.610:203.75:117:10Full Moon20Wed
21Thu3:587.96:127.610:55-1.711:084.65:097:11Full Moon21Thu
22Fri4:287.97:147.811:39-2.45:077:13Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:007.88:187.912:005.412:25-2.65:057:14Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:367.59:267.91:005.91:15-2.35:037:16Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:157.010:357.82:156.22:09-1.85:017:17Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:036.411:407.83:596.23:07-1.05:007:18Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:10-0.14:587:20Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:357.79:43 AM5.17:394.95:170.74:567:21Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:197.611:39 AM4.88:184.16:231.54:547:23Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:557.51:354.98:473.27:212.24:537:24Waning Crescent30Sat
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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