Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 10:51 pm (5.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 6:12 pm (7.8 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 - Jun 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:477.14:286.58:380.28:285.44:138:05Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:147.15:097.09:05-0.59:195.84:128:06Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:457.15:457.49:35-1.010:046.14:128:07Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:187.06:197.610:06-1.410:476.24:118:08Full Moon4Thu
5Fri2:547.06:527.810:41-1.711:306.24:118:09Full Moon5Fri
6Sat3:326.97:257.911:18-1.94:108:10Full Moon6Sat
7Sun4:136.87:598.012:166.211:58 AM-1.84:108:10Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:596.58:338.01:096.012:40-1.64:098:11Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:546.19:078.02:095.61:23-1.24:098:12Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:015.69:418.03:115.02:08-0.44:098:12Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:215.010:138.04:114.12:550.64:098:13Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:544.610:458.05:073.03:451.84:088:14Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:494.611:188.05:581.74:413.14:088:14Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:515.26:460.45:474.24:088:15Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:156.17:32-0.86:585.24:088:15Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:298.04:157.08:17-1.88:075.84:088:16Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:097.95:047.69:01-2.49:106.14:088:16New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:547.85:488.09:45-2.810:086.24:088:16New Moon18Thu
19Fri2:427.66:308.210:29-2.811:066.14:088:17New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:347.37:108.311:13-2.54:088:17New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:286.97:488.212:065.811:57 AM-1.94:098:17Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:226.48:248.11:115.412:41-1.24:098:17Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:195.88:568.02:184.91:24-0.34:098:18Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:215.29:267.83:244.32:070.74:108:18First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:344.69:517.74:243.52:501.84:108:18First Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:144.310:167.55:172.73:353.04:108:18First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:494.56:031.94:274.14:118:18First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:365.36:441.25:335.04:118:18First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:416.07:210.56:505.74:128:18Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:256.77:57-0.18:006.14:128:17Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 8:31 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 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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