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 : 9:29 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 1:14 am (7.4 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 - Sep 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:536.36:187.212:002.15:286:55Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:416.26:467.112:362.012:352.75:296:53Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:336.17:167.01:151.51:123.35:306:51Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:325.97:496.91:581.11:534.05:326:49Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:435.88:256.72:450.82:414.65:336:47Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:145.99:086.63:390.53:445.15:356:45Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:466.24:390.35:065.45:366:43Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:486.55:420.16:265.35:376:41Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:326.86:44-0.27:304.95:396:39Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:236.63:077.17:41-0.38:214.25:406:37Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:366.83:397.48:33-0.39:083.35:426:35Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:457.04:107.69:21-0.19:532.45:436:32New Moon12Tue
13Wed3:507.14:417.710:070.410:381.55:446:30New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:527.25:137.810:531.111:250.75:466:28New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:537.25:477.811:392.05:476:26Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:557.16:227.612:130.112:282.95:496:24Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:016.97:007.31:02-0.11:223.75:506:22Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:146.87:407.01:54-0.22:234.45:516:20First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:356.78:276.52:490.03:384.95:536:18First Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:566.89:226.13:490.45:105.15:546:16First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:036.94:530.76:494.95:566:13First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:577.16:011.07:574.65:576:11Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:397.17:041.38:384.15:596:09Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:105.73:127.17:571.59:063.76:006:07Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:165.93:387.18:411.79:313.16:016:05Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:096.13:567.09:182.09:552.66:036:03Full Moon26Tue
27Wed3:546.44:117.09:532.310:222.06:046:01Full Moon27Wed
28Thu4:366.64:297.010:272.710:501.46:065:59Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:186.74:537.111:013.111:210.96:075:56Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:006.85:207.011:363.611:550.56:095:54Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 5:21 am — 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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