Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 53m at 1:21 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:51 am (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Oct 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:317.24:557.811:042.911:37-0.86:115:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:357.35:237.811:484.06:125:49Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:427.45:537.712:22-1.512:384.96:145:47Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:577.46:267.41:11-1.81:365.76:155:45Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:207.57:047.02:04-1.72:526.26:175:43First Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:427.57:566.53:03-1.34:476.36:185:41First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:487.74:09-0.67:265.86:205:38First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:407.75:220.08:155.16:215:36Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:217.76:330.58:484.36:235:34Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:475.52:547.77:351.09:133.56:245:32Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:145.73:207.68:251.69:362.76:265:30Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:226.13:407.49:072.39:591.96:275:28Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:196.43:537.39:453.010:231.16:295:26Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:106.74:057.210:223.710:500.46:305:24Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:577.04:197.111:014.411:18-0.16:325:23Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:437.24:386.911:425.111:49-0.56:335:21Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:307.34:586.812:285.66:355:19Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:207.45:146.612:24-0.61:236.06:365:17Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:187.44:476.41:02-0.52:386.36:385:15Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:257.41:45-0.36:395:13Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri11:337.42:350.06:415:11Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:267.43:320.36:425:09Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:037.54:360.66:445:07Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:297.55:400.98:084.56:455:06Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:507.66:391.38:173.56:475:04Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:175.52:107.77:321.88:422.16:495:02Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:396.12:327.88:212.59:130.76:505:00Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:506.72:567.99:083.49:49-0.76:524:59New Moon28Fri
29Sat4:547.43:228.19:544.310:28-1.86:534:57New Moon29Sat
30Sun5:547.93:518.110:425.111:11-2.66:554:55New Moon30Sun
31Mon6:538.24:238.011:345.911:56-2.86:564:54Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 6% 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 (6% 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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