Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 11:07 am (-1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 50m at 3:38 am (7.3 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 - Nov 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:327.85:006.51:16-1.12:476.46:574:53Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:277.82:07-0.86:584:51First Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:167.88:275.63:02-0.36:015.57:004:50First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:567.810:195.24:010.46:394.67:024:48First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:307.95:041.27:143.37:034:47Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:075.21:007.96:082.17:502.07:054:45Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:525.71:298.07:093.08:270.57:064:44Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:146.41:588.18:063.99:05-0.77:084:42Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:207.22:288.19:014.79:44-1.77:094:41Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:177.93:008.19:535.410:24-2.37:114:40Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:108.33:357.910:475.911:05-2.57:134:38Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:008.54:127.611:436.211:49-2.37:144:37Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:518.64:537.212:476.47:164:36Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:428.55:376.712:34-1.82:066.37:174:34Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:348.36:296.11:21-1.13:565.97:194:33Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:238.17:345.52:11-0.25:415.47:204:32Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:088.08:574.93:030.76:374.67:224:31Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:447.810:464.63:571.77:153.87:234:30Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:117.74:552.67:433.07:254:28Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:084.812:317.65:563.58:052.17:264:27Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:405.412:497.56:564.48:271.37:284:26Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:426.21:107.57:525.18:490.57:294:25Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:316.81:347.58:435.69:15-0.37:314:25Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:117.42:017.59:296.19:43-0.97:324:24New Moon24Sun
25Mon5:487.82:307.510:126.410:15-1.47:344:23New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:248.12:597.410:546.610:50-1.77:354:22New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:018.33:297.411:386.711:29-1.97:364:21New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:408.44:027.212:286.87:384:21Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:208.54:426.912:12-1.81:286.67:394:20Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:008.55:456.512:57-1.52:396.27:404:19Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 7:22 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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