Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 9:58 pm (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 21m at 5:40 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Oct 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:166.93:490.96:145.26:105:52First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:106.94:521.37:244.86:125:50First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:527.05:571.68:044.46:135:48Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:227.06:561.88:313.86:155:46Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:105.52:447.07:472.08:543.26:165:44Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:175.83:017.08:302.29:172.56:185:41Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:126.23:197.19:082.59:431.76:195:39Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:026.53:427.29:442.910:120.96:215:37Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:506.94:087.310:213.410:450.16:225:35Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:377.24:377.310:593.911:22-0.56:235:33Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:277.35:097.311:404.46:255:31Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:207.45:437.212:03-1.012:264.96:265:29Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:187.46:217.012:48-1.21:205.36:285:27Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:227.47:076.71:38-1.12:255.56:295:25Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:297.48:076.32:33-0.83:475.56:315:23Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:337.49:275.83:33-0.35:205.16:325:21Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:277.54:390.36:414.46:345:20Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:127.65:470.97:363.46:365:18Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:405.61:497.66:511.68:182.46:375:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:106.02:227.77:502.28:551.46:395:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:226.52:527.78:422.99:300.56:405:12New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:227.03:207.69:313.510:06-0.26:425:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:167.43:487.510:184.110:41-0.76:435:08New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:057.74:177.311:054.711:18-0.96:455:06New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:547.84:487.111:555.111:56-0.96:465:05Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:427.85:226.812:505.46:485:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:317.85:596.512:36-0.71:535.66:495:01Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:237.76:416.11:19-0.33:105.66:514:59Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:167.67:335.72:050.34:435.46:534:58First Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:077.58:385.22:550.96:105.06:544:56First Quarter30Sun
31Mon11:507.49:584.93:491.57:014.46:564:54First 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 7:49 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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