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 4m at 1:21 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:237.15:086.89:11-0.49:125.84:138:05Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:437.05:487.39:37-1.010:016.24:128:06New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:077.06:257.610:06-1.410:486.44:128:07New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:316.97:007.810:38-1.711:356.64:118:08New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:536.97:357.911:14-1.94:118:09New Moon5Sun
6Mon2:596.88:128.012:246.611:53 AM-1.94:108:09Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:498.012:34-1.84:108:10Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:268.01:18-1.54:098:11Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:598.02:04-1.04:098:12Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:055.310:298.04:405.32:50-0.24:098:12First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:554.710:578.05:224.23:380.84:098:13First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:444.411:258.06:033.04:302.04:088:14First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:534.76:431.55:293.44:088:14Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:445.57:230.06:344.64:088:15Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:228.13:586.68:05-1.37:415.64:088:15Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:538.14:547.48:47-2.48:456.24:088:16Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:288.15:438.09:30-3.09:466.54:088:16Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:097.96:288.310:14-3.310:456.64:088:16Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:577.77:128.411:00-3.211:476.54:088:17Full Moon19Sun
20Mon3:517.47:558.411:47-2.84:088:17Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:486.98:368.312:566.212:34-2.14:098:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:476.39:158.22:125.71:21-1.24:098:17Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:495.69:508.03:325.02:06-0.24:098:18Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:024.910:197.84:414.22:511.04:098:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:344.310:437.65:363.33:362.24:108:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:054.26:212.34:243.54:108:18Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:184.96:571.45:244.64:118:18Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:385.87:300.66:385.54:118:18Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:296.68:02-0.17:546.14:128:18Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:127.15:087.28:34-0.79:006.54:128:17Waning Crescent30Thu
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 4:06 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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