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 28m at 10:20 am (-2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:527.68:136.212:543.31:401.46:535:55Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:197.49:246.01:354.12:231.26:515:56Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:497.211:066.02:214.83:101.16:495:58Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:237.03:155.44:021.06:475:59Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:546.29:04 AM6.74:315.95:011.06:456:01Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:046.69:55 AM6.56:086.06:030.96:436:02Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:476.810:59 AM6.47:305.97:010.76:416:04Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:177.012:096.48:175.67:520.56:396:06Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:397.21:176.58:495.18:360.46:376:07Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:587.32:226.79:194.49:160.56:356:09Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:167.53:246.99:523.59:550.76:336:10New Moon11Thu
12Fri4:377.64:237.010:292.510:341.36:316:12New Moon12Fri
13Sat5:017.85:217.111:081.511:142.06:296:13New Moon13Sat
14Sun5:297.96:217.111:520.511:572.86:276:15Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:008.07:247.012:38-0.26:246:16Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:337.98:336.912:423.71:28-0.76:226:18Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:107.79:546.81:324.52:22-0.86:206:19First Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:527.411:246.82:315.23:21-0.76:186:21First Quarter18Thu
19Fri8:437.03:475.74:25-0.46:166:22First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:447.09:48 AM6.65:275.75:340.06:146:24First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:457.211:11 AM6.27:175.46:430.36:126:25Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:317.412:446.08:264.77:440.76:106:27Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:097.52:096.19:074.08:361.16:086:28Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:407.53:176.39:393.29:201.56:066:30Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:067.54:146.510:082.510:002.16:046:31Full Moon25Thu
26Fri4:277.45:046.710:381.810:382.76:026:33Full Moon26Fri
27Sat4:457.35:516.811:091.211:163.35:596:34Full Moon27Sat
28Sun5:047.36:376.911:410.711:573.95:576:36Full Moon28Sun
29Mon5:277.27:236.912:150.35:556:37Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:547.08:126.812:394.412:520.25:536:39Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:256.89:086.71:254.91:320.25:516:40Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 2:16 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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