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 26m 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 - May 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:515.910:277.23:285.62:230.04:517:25Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:435.611:107.24:455.43:130.44:507:27Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:555.211:487.25:524.94:060.94:487:28Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:214.96:354.35:041.44:467:30Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:217.311:53 AM4.97:083.36:042.14:457:31Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:517.31:285.37:412.27:032.74:437:33Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:217.42:515.98:170.97:583.44:427:34Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:537.63:586.68:54-0.48:504.14:407:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:267.74:567.39:34-1.59:414.64:397:37New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:027.85:507.810:17-2.410:335.14:377:38New Moon10Mon
11Tue3:427.86:438.011:02-2.811:275.54:367:40New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:257.77:368.211:49-2.94:347:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:137.38:298.212:285.612:38-2.54:337:42Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:066.89:228.11:385.61:30-1.94:317:44Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:066.210:158.03:015.32:24-1.04:307:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:175.511:037.94:384.73:190.14:297:46First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:464.811:477.76:053.94:181.24:287:48First Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:454.67:053.05:192.34:267:49First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:257.61:384.97:472.16:233.24:257:50Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:567.42:595.68:201.27:254.14:247:51Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:217.24:006.38:480.58:234.74:237:53Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:447.14:496.89:14-0.19:145.24:227:54Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:087.05:317.29:41-0.610:015.54:217:55Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:356.96:097.510:10-0.910:465.74:207:56Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:076.96:447.710:41-1.211:315.94:197:57Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:426.87:197.711:14-1.24:187:59Full Moon26Wed
27Thu4:196.67:527.812:185.911:51 AM-1.24:178:00Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:596.48:267.81:095.812:29-1.14:168:01Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:416.19:017.82:065.71:09-0.84:158:02Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:295.79:357.73:075.41:50-0.34:158:03Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:305.310:087.74:064.92:340.34:148:04Third Quarter31Mon
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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