Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 20m at 11:41 pm (4.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:45 am (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jul 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:456.09:048.32:204.61:41-0.74:138:17Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:055.29:378.33:313.62:280.74:138:17Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:444.710:088.14:372.43:162.24:148:17Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:574.710:397.95:371.34:093.64:158:16Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:565.46:290.45:154.94:158:16Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:186.37:16-0.46:385.84:168:16Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:127.17:58-0.98:056.34:178:15Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:167.24:557.68:37-1.29:196.44:188:15Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:557.05:327.89:15-1.410:136.44:198:14New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:406.86:057.99:51-1.410:536.34:208:13New Moon10Tue
11Wed2:296.86:357.910:28-1.411:296.14:208:13New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:176.77:027.811:04-1.24:218:12New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:066.57:257.812:075.811:39 AM-1.04:228:11Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:546.27:457.712:495.412:15-0.64:238:11Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:455.98:057.81:344.912:490.04:248:10Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:405.48:267.72:194.31:220.84:268:09Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:435.08:507.73:033.51:551.74:278:08Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:594.69:167.63:462.72:282.84:288:07First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:384.69:427.64:311.73:033.94:298:06First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:245.05:170.83:464.94:308:05First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:437.66:07-0.24:318:04Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:526.76:58-1.06:436.44:328:03Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:287.37:49-1.87:586.64:338:02Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:177.75:017.78:40-2.48:586.54:358:01Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:217.85:337.99:29-2.79:526.14:367:59Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:297.76:048.010:16-2.710:465.54:377:58Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:377.56:358.111:03-2.411:424.84:387:57Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:447.27:058.211:48-1.64:407:56Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:516.67:358.212:413.912:32-0.54:417:54Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:016.08:048.11:412.91:160.84:427:53Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:215.48:348.02:412.02:012.24:447:52Third Quarter31Tue
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 2:13 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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