Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 41m at 8:57 pm (6.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:14 am (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Jan 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:378.89:485.12:321.14:312.98:044:26Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:178.611:495.13:252.45:361.98:044:27Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed10:588.54:253.66:341.08:044:28Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:425.711:40 AM8.35:354.77:260.28:044:29Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:596.612:248.16:535.58:11-0.48:034:30Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:567.31:097.98:065.98:52-0.88:034:31Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:427.91:547.79:106.19:31-1.08:034:32New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:228.22:407.510:046.010:08-1.08:034:33New Moon8Mon
9Tue5:598.43:257.310:535.910:45-0.98:024:34New Moon9Tue
10Wed6:328.54:107.011:405.711:21-0.68:024:36New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:038.54:556.812:265.48:014:37Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:308.45:426.41:155.08:014:38Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:558.36:326.012:350.42:044.68:004:40Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:208.27:265.61:121.12:544.18:004:41Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:478.18:295.21:491.93:443.67:594:42First Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:168.09:484.92:262.84:343.07:584:44First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:497.911:584.93:043.75:242.37:584:45First Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:247.83:494.66:111.67:574:47First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:195.511:01 AM7.74:575.46:570.97:564:48Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:186.211:43 AM7.66:235.97:400.27:554:49Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:556.912:297.77:366.28:21-0.57:544:51Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:267.41:197.78:336.29:03-1.17:534:52Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:557.82:137.89:236.09:45-1.57:524:54Full Moon23Tue
24Wed5:258.23:107.810:115.710:27-1.77:514:56Full Moon24Wed
25Thu5:568.44:077.710:595.211:10-1.57:504:57Full Moon25Thu
26Fri6:288.65:067.411:514.611:54-0.97:494:59Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:028.76:077.012:463.97:485:00Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:368.87:126.412:39-0.11:433.17:475:02Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:128.78:265.91:250.92:442.47:465:03Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:508.69:595.52:132.13:461.77:445:05Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:308.411:565.63:063.44:501.17:435:07Third Quarter31Wed
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 11:05 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 12% 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 (12% 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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