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 6h 00m 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 - Aug 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:146.15:57-0.65:315.64:457:50Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:136.76:56-1.26:575.94:477:48Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:577.27:51-1.68:095.84:487:47Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:567.44:347.58:43-1.89:095.44:497:45New Moon4Wed
5Thu2:027.35:097.79:30-1.710:014.94:517:44New Moon5Thu
6Fri3:067.25:407.810:15-1.410:514.34:527:42New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:076.96:107.910:58-0.911:403.74:537:41New Moon7Sat
8Sun5:056.76:387.811:39-0.14:557:39Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:036.37:057.712:293.012:210.84:567:37Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:035.97:317.61:182.41:031.84:587:36Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:095.67:587.42:071.91:472.94:597:34Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:335.48:287.22:581.52:353.85:007:32First Quarter12Thu
13Fri11:265.49:016.93:501.23:324.75:027:30First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:105.84:451.04:475.35:037:29First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:236.35:430.86:185.75:047:27First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:116.66:400.67:395.75:067:25Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:486.97:320.38:325.65:077:23Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:216.44:167.18:170.19:085.35:097:21Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:196.54:397.18:57-0.19:385.05:107:20Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:156.64:587.29:33-0.210:084.55:117:18Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:086.75:167.310:08-0.110:403.95:137:16Full Moon21Sat
22Sun4:016.75:367.410:420.211:173.15:147:14Full Moon22Sun
23Mon4:546.65:597.611:180.711:572.35:167:12Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:506.56:267.611:561.45:177:10Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:496.36:557.612:411.512:362.25:187:08Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:556.17:287.61:290.71:193.25:207:06Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:115.98:037.52:210.22:064.15:217:04Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:485.98:457.33:17-0.33:054.95:237:02Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:306.24:19-0.54:225.55:247:00Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:456.65:25-0.65:565.75:256:58Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:387.06:32-0.67:215.45:276:56Waning Crescent31Tue
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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