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 : in 3h 50m at 12:34 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:126.13:377.68:390.99:362.76:115:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:246.44:007.69:231.610:091.76:125:49Full Moon2Mon
3Tue4:276.64:197.510:042.410:420.86:135:47Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:246.94:377.410:453.311:160.16:155:45Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:187.14:567.211:274.111:50-0.46:165:43Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:127.25:177.012:134.96:185:41Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:087.25:406.712:27-0.61:065.56:195:39Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:117.26:036.51:06-0.52:135.96:215:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:237.26:196.21:49-0.33:546.16:225:35Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:377.22:390.16:245:33Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:387.23:360.66:255:31Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:247.34:400.96:275:29Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:557.35:461.28:374.76:285:27Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:177.36:451.48:414.16:305:25Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:525.42:327.37:351.78:533.36:315:23Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:075.72:467.48:192.19:132.26:335:21Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:136.23:047.58:592.69:401.06:345:19New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:136.73:267.69:383.310:11-0.16:365:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:097.23:507.710:194.110:47-1.26:375:15New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:057.64:167.711:024.911:27-1.96:395:13New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:027.84:447.711:485.66:405:12Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:037.95:157.512:11-2.312:426.16:425:10Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:107.95:497.21:00-2.21:476.56:445:08Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:207.96:346.81:55-1.83:176.56:455:06First Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:267.97:566.12:54-1.25:526.16:475:04First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:207.93:59-0.47:165.26:485:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:037.95:070.57:534.26:505:01Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:397.96:141.38:243.16:514:59Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:295.42:087.87:152.28:522.06:534:57Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:555.92:317.78:093.09:201.06:544:56Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:026.52:507.68:573.99:470.16:564:54Full Moon31Tue
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 4:05 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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