Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:21 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m at 7:36 pm (7.9 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 - Mar 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:167.59:266.01:243.92:231.06:535:55Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:397.311:216.12:074.93:080.86:515:56First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:047.02:595.73:590.76:495:58First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:206.58:31 AM6.84:236.34:560.76:475:59First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:316.99:06 AM6.57:066.56:000.76:456:01First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:127.27:020.56:436:02Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:437.411:38 AM6.39:216.17:550.36:416:04Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:067.512:526.49:245.88:400.16:396:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:237.51:596.59:385.39:190.16:376:07Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:387.63:016.710:014.59:550.36:356:09Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:527.74:006.810:313.610:300.76:336:10Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:097.84:596.911:052.511:071.56:316:12Full Moon12Sun
13Mon5:307.95:596.911:441.411:452.46:296:13Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:547.97:026.812:260.46:276:15Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:207.98:126.712:253.51:12-0.46:256:16Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:487.89:366.71:094.52:01-0.96:226:18Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:187.711:176.81:595.42:56-1.06:206:19Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:527.43:036.13:58-0.96:186:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:517.18:40 AM7.04:406.55:07-0.76:166:22Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:557.410:00 AM6.66:566.36:20-0.46:146:24Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:417.611:37 AM6.28:275.77:26-0.16:126:25Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:187.81:126.19:065.08:220.26:106:27Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:487.82:346.29:374.19:090.76:086:28Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:147.83:426.410:073.29:501.36:066:30New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:357.74:406.510:382.310:282.16:046:31New Moon25Sat
26Sun4:537.65:346.611:091.511:062.96:026:33New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:097.56:266.711:420.811:453.75:596:34New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:267.37:196.812:150.35:576:36Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:477.18:156.812:274.512:51-0.15:556:37Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:106.99:196.81:145.11:30-0.15:536:38Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:356.710:396.82:085.72:130.05:516:40Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 10:28 pm — 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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