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 1h 24m 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 - Apr 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:167.62:586.69:112.79:071.25:506:41Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:417.84:096.99:521.49:532.05:486:42New Moon2Tue
3Wed4:077.95:137.210:330.210:382.95:466:44New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:357.96:147.411:15-0.711:253.85:446:45New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:047.87:147.511:58-1.25:426:47Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:357.68:167.412:154.612:43-1.45:406:48Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:097.39:247.41:105.21:30-1.25:386:50Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:456.910:377.32:165.72:20-0.75:366:51First Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:266.411:487.23:415.83:15-0.15:346:52First Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:195.95:515.74:160.55:326:54First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:497.29:32 AM5.47:295.25:221.05:306:55First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:367.211:05 AM5.28:144.76:271.55:286:57Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:117.112:485.18:424.07:241.95:266:58Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:377.12:145.49:023.48:122.45:247:00Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:537.03:185.79:202.68:532.85:227:01Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:057.04:106.19:401.89:303.45:207:03Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:197.04:566.510:041.010:073.95:187:04Full Moon17Wed
18Thu3:387.15:406.810:300.210:434.45:167:06Full Moon18Thu
19Fri4:027.16:247.111:01-0.511:214.95:147:07Full Moon19Fri
20Sat4:287.17:107.311:35-1.05:127:09Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:567.08:017.412:035.412:14-1.35:107:10Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:236.98:587.412:495.812:57-1.55:087:12Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:506.89:597.41:436.11:46-1.45:067:13Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:206.511:007.42:526.12:39-1.15:057:15Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:226.111:527.44:186.03:38-0.65:037:16Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:065.75:495.44:400.05:017:17Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:347.510:50 AM5.36:514.45:440.74:597:19Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:097.512:365.37:363.26:461.64:577:20Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:397.62:155.78:151.97:442.44:567:22Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:077.73:356.38:540.68:383.34:547:23Waning Crescent30Tue
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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