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 3h 30m 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 - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:488.711:085.02:512.35:031.88:044:26First Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:228.63:423.76:000.78:044:27First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:255.610:58 AM8.54:445.16:53-0.28:044:28Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:566.611:37 AM8.36:066.17:43-1.08:044:29Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:557.412:218.17:326.68:29-1.48:034:30Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:408.11:107.98:476.89:12-1.78:034:31Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:198.42:027.79:496.79:54-1.78:034:32Full Moon7Tue
8Wed5:558.62:567.410:416.510:34-1.58:034:33Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:298.73:487.211:316.111:13-1.18:024:34Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:598.64:396.912:195.78:024:36Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:278.55:306.51:095.28:014:37Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:518.46:236.012:290.21:594.68:014:38Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:138.37:225.51:061.02:484.08:004:40Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:358.28:315.11:422.03:373.38:004:41Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:598.110:084.82:173.14:252.67:594:42Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:267.92:504.15:132.07:584:44Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:225.29:56 AM7.83:225.16:001.37:584:45Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:297.76:460.77:574:47Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:566.711:06 AM7.66:246.67:310.07:564:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:227.311:51 AM7.67:476.98:13-0.67:554:49Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:477.712:427.68:446.98:55-1.17:544:51Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:128.01:397.79:286.79:36-1.57:534:52New Moon22Wed
23Thu5:368.22:387.710:096.410:16-1.77:524:54New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:008.43:387.610:525.810:57-1.67:514:56New Moon24Fri
25Sat6:268.54:387.411:395.111:38-1.17:504:57New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:528.75:417.012:304.37:494:59Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:208.76:476.512:19-0.21:243.37:485:00Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:508.78:005.91:010.92:202.37:475:02Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:228.79:305.61:442.23:181.47:465:03First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:558.511:335.62:293.64:180.67:445:05First Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:328.33:214.95:190.07:435:07First Quarter31Fri
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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