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 34m at 11:07 am (-1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:42 pm (7.9 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 - Mar 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:277.411:53 AM7.17:456.37:55-0.96:545:54Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:547.71:147.28:395.78:46-1.06:525:55Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:197.92:307.39:254.89:33-0.76:505:57New Moon3Sun
4Mon4:448.03:417.310:113.710:17-0.26:485:59New Moon4Mon
5Tue5:098.24:477.210:562.511:010.76:466:00New Moon5Tue
6Wed5:358.35:527.111:431.511:441.86:446:02Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:028.36:586.912:300.66:426:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:318.28:096.712:282.91:190.06:406:05Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:027.99:316.61:164.02:10-0.36:386:06Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:357.611:066.62:105.03:03-0.36:366:08First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:127.23:175.74:020.06:346:09First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:386.98:56 AM6.74:546.15:060.36:326:11First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:487.19:56 AM6.37:246.06:160.66:306:12First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:397.311:16 AM6.08:415.67:200.76:286:14Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:187.412:425.99:175.28:130.96:266:15Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:497.41:576.09:394.78:561.16:236:17Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:127.42:576.19:574.19:321.46:216:18Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:287.33:486.310:173.510:041.86:196:20Full Moon18Mon
19Tue4:397.34:356.410:412.710:362.26:176:21Full Moon19Tue
20Wed4:527.35:216.511:082.011:082.86:156:23Full Moon20Wed
21Thu5:097.36:086.611:371.311:423.56:136:24Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:317.36:576.712:100.76:116:26Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:567.37:516.712:174.112:470.16:096:27Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:227.28:546.612:554.81:27-0.26:076:29Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:477.110:146.61:365.42:14-0.46:056:30Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:116.911:476.72:285.93:08-0.56:036:32Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:406.83:416.24:09-0.46:006:33Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:007.08:50 AM6.55:206.25:16-0.35:586:35Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:477.210:32 AM6.36:485.86:23-0.25:566:36Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:217.312:086.27:455.07:240.15:546:38Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:507.51:376.38:303.98:180.55:526:39Waning Crescent31Sun
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 2:54 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 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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