Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 59m at 10:51 pm (5.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:38 am (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:097.412:225.58:344.57:191.35:486:42Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:467.41:545.69:073.88:121.75:466:43Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:157.33:035.99:303.28:562.25:446:45Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:377.23:586.29:512.59:342.75:426:46Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:517.14:456.410:131.810:103.25:406:48Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:047.15:296.710:381.110:463.75:386:49Full Moon6Mon
7Tue4:217.16:106.911:060.511:234.25:366:51Full Moon7Tue
8Wed4:447.06:527.011:370.15:346:52Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:117.07:367.012:024.712:10-0.35:326:54Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:396.88:267.012:435.112:48-0.45:306:55Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:086.79:237.01:305.51:29-0.55:286:57Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:376.510:297.02:245.82:16-0.45:266:58Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:066.311:337.03:325.93:09-0.25:246:59Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:026.04:565.84:070.15:227:01Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:247.19:35 AM5.76:135.45:100.45:207:02Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:027.211:10 AM5.57:034.66:120.85:187:04Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:337.312:435.67:433.67:111.35:167:05Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:017.42:116.08:212.38:052.05:147:07Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:297.63:286.59:000.98:562.75:127:08Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:587.74:347.19:41-0.49:453.55:117:10New Moon20Mon
21Tue3:297.85:347.510:22-1.410:344.25:097:11New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:037.96:327.811:06-2.111:254.95:077:13New Moon22Wed
23Thu4:397.77:297.911:52-2.45:057:14Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:197.58:297.912:215.312:39-2.25:037:16Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:027.19:307.81:265.61:30-1.75:017:17Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:516.510:327.72:445.72:23-1.05:007:19First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:485.911:307.64:265.43:20-0.24:587:20First Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:015.36:174.94:210.74:567:21First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:207.510:38 AM4.87:224.15:241.64:547:23First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:027.312:394.88:033.46:272.34:537:24Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 1:14 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 1% 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 (1% 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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