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 5h 19m 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 - Jul 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:036.96:558.110:52-1.811:516.04:138:17New Moon1Mon
2Tue3:526.77:278.011:31-1.54:138:17Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:426.47:557.912:425.612:10-1.04:148:17Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:336.08:207.81:355.212:48-0.44:148:16Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:275.58:427.72:284.61:260.44:158:16Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:285.09:047.63:194.02:021.44:168:16Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:394.69:277.64:073.22:382.44:178:15First Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:124.39:537.54:522.43:133.44:188:15First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:064.65:361.63:524.54:188:14First Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:527.36:180.84:198:14First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:556.27:000.06:306.14:208:13Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:286.87:42-0.87:446.44:218:12Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:047.44:587.38:24-1.58:416.54:228:11Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:517.55:277.69:07-2.19:306.44:238:11Full Moon14Sun
15Mon1:477.55:567.99:51-2.410:176.24:248:10Full Moon15Mon
16Tue2:477.56:268.010:35-2.611:085.74:258:09Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:507.36:558.111:19-2.34:268:08Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:547.07:258.212:025.012:03-1.74:278:07Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:016.57:558.31:014.212:47-0.74:298:06Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:125.88:268.32:023.21:310.54:308:05Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:345.28:588.23:032.12:161.94:318:04Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon10:195.09:318.04:041.13:053.44:328:03Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:285.35:040.24:034.64:338:02Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:106.16:02-0.45:225.64:348:01Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:176.86:58-0.96:586.24:368:00Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:067.47:50-1.28:246.34:377:58Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:257.04:457.78:37-1.39:276.14:387:57Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:226.95:207.89:20-1.310:115.84:397:56New Moon28Sun
29Mon2:186.75:517.89:59-1.110:485.54:417:55New Moon29Mon
30Tue3:106.66:187.710:36-0.911:255.14:427:53New Moon30Tue
31Wed4:006.56:407.611:12-0.54:437:52New Moon31Wed
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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