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 2h 07m 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 - Aug 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:297.05:187.59:20-1.39:525.74:467:49Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:267.15:407.610:00-1.410:315.24:477:48Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:237.16:037.710:39-1.411:144.54:487:46Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:226.96:277.911:18-1.04:507:45Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:226.66:538.012:013.711:58 AM-0.34:517:43Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:266.37:228.012:512.712:390.74:527:42Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:355.97:538.01:441.81:221.94:547:40Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:565.58:277.92:390.92:083.14:557:39Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:395.59:047.73:370.23:004.34:567:37Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:375.84:38-0.34:075.34:587:35Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:046.55:41-0.75:385.94:597:33Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:037.06:45-0.97:136.05:017:32Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:477.47:43-1.08:285.75:027:30Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:486.94:247.68:35-1.09:215.35:037:28Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:556.84:577.69:20-0.910:034.85:057:26New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:566.75:257.610:01-0.610:424.35:067:25New Moon16Sun
17Mon3:526.65:497.510:39-0.111:193.75:087:23New Moon17Mon
18Tue4:436.46:107.411:150.511:573.15:097:21New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:336.26:287.411:521.25:107:19Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:256.06:487.312:362.512:292.15:127:17Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:195.87:117.21:172.01:072.95:137:15Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:215.67:387.01:581.61:473.85:157:14Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:405.58:086.82:431.22:324.65:167:12First Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:435.68:426.73:311.03:285.35:177:10First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:306.04:250.84:515.75:197:08First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:316.45:250.66:275.95:207:06First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:086.76:250.37:365.95:227:04Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:356.97:200.08:185.65:237:02Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:236.53:587.18:09-0.38:525.15:247:00Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:296.74:187.38:52-0.59:274.45:266:58Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:326.84:397.49:33-0.410:053.55:276:56Full Moon31Mon
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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