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 57m 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 - Sep 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:356.95:017.610:130.010:452.55:296:54Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:367.05:277.710:540.611:291.55:306:52Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:386.95:557.811:361.55:316:50Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:426.86:267.812:160.512:202.65:336:48Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:516.67:007.71:06-0.21:073.65:346:46Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:116.57:377.52:00-0.62:004.55:366:43Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:456.58:217.22:57-0.83:065.35:376:41Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:176.74:00-0.74:355.75:386:39Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:297.05:08-0.46:275.75:406:37Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:237.26:17-0.27:595.25:416:35Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:047.47:220.18:494.75:436:33Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:116.13:397.48:160.39:234.15:446:31Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:246.24:077.49:010.79:523.45:456:29New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:246.34:307.39:401.210:202.75:476:27New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:176.44:477.210:171.710:492.15:486:25New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:056.55:027.110:522.311:201.55:506:22New Moon16Wed
17Thu5:516.65:207.011:293.011:521.05:516:20Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:376.65:426.912:073.75:526:18Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:256.66:096.812:270.612:484.35:546:16Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:206.56:386.61:040.41:344.95:556:14Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:256.57:096.41:460.42:285.45:576:12Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:506.47:436.22:320.43:395.75:586:10First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:156.63:260.55:165.86:006:08First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:146.84:270.66:505.76:016:06First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:536.95:310.67:315.36:026:03Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:217.06:330.67:594.76:046:01Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:205.92:447.27:280.78:293.86:055:59Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:366.23:067.38:170.99:032.76:075:57Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:476.63:307.59:021.39:401.56:085:55Full Moon29Tue
30Wed3:526.93:567.79:461.910:190.36:105:53Full Moon30Wed
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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