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 4h 39m 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 - May 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:217.42:575.49:092.48:113.04:517:26Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:397.23:595.99:271.58:553.74:497:27Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:517.14:526.49:480.79:364.44:487:29New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:027.05:376.810:100.010:175.04:467:30New Moon4Wed
5Thu3:187.06:197.210:36-0.610:585.54:447:31New Moon5Thu
6Fri3:396.97:007.411:05-1.011:435.94:437:33New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:016.87:427.611:37-1.34:417:34Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:216.78:267.612:326.212:14-1.44:407:36Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:186.59:167.61:286.312:54-1.34:387:37Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:087.61:40-1.14:377:38Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:577.62:29-0.84:357:40First Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:387.63:23-0.44:347:41First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:190.24:337:43First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:107.610:24 AM4.87:054.45:180.94:317:44First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:377.612:144.87:253.26:171.84:307:45Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:027.72:005.37:561.77:152.84:297:47Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:287.83:266.18:320.28:113.84:277:48Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:557.94:346.99:10-1.39:054.84:267:49Full Moon18Wed
19Thu2:248.05:337.69:50-2.49:585.54:257:50Full Moon19Thu
20Fri2:568.06:288.110:32-3.110:536.14:247:52Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:317.97:218.411:16-3.311:546.44:237:53Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:127.68:158.412:03-3.14:227:54Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:577.29:088.31:036.412:53-2.54:217:55Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:496.610:018.22:306.21:44-1.74:207:56Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:505.910:508.04:285.72:37-0.74:197:58Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:055.211:327.85:584.93:320.34:187:59Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:394.56:534.04:271.44:178:00Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:077.711:53 AM4.37:323.15:252.54:168:01Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:347.51:584.78:012.16:243.54:158:02Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:537.33:205.48:251.27:234.44:148:03Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:077.24:206.28:470.48:195.24:148:04Waning Crescent31Tue
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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