Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 8:57 pm (6.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 5:05 pm (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 - Jul 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:137.24:046.28:050.27:515.44:138:17Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:517.24:406.78:39-0.58:435.64:148:17Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:327.25:127.19:14-1.09:295.74:148:17New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:147.25:427.49:50-1.510:135.74:158:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri3:007.26:137.710:29-1.810:585.54:168:16New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:497.16:467.911:09-1.911:485.24:178:15New Moon6Sat
7Sun4:416.97:198.111:52-1.74:178:15Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:386.57:548.212:424.712:36-1.24:188:14Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:396.18:308.21:414.11:21-0.54:198:14Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:485.59:088.22:433.42:080.54:208:13First Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:085.09:468.13:472.52:581.74:218:12First Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:514.810:278.04:491.63:542.94:228:12First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:495.15:500.74:593.94:238:11First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:205.86:47-0.16:144.84:248:10Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:246.67:38-0.77:295.34:258:09Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:427.54:157.18:25-1.28:355.44:268:08Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:327.44:587.59:08-1.49:325.44:278:07Full Moon17Wed
18Thu2:227.25:367.89:49-1.410:235.24:288:07Full Moon18Thu
19Fri3:117.06:117.810:28-1.311:115.04:298:06Full Moon19Fri
20Sat4:006.86:437.811:07-1.011:584.74:318:04Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:476.57:137.811:46-0.54:328:03Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:356.27:397.712:464.312:250.14:338:02Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:255.88:047.61:363.91:040.84:348:01Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:195.48:317.52:253.51:431.64:358:00Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:205.09:007.43:163.02:232.44:377:59Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:344.89:327.24:062.43:053.34:387:57Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat11:274.710:077.14:571.93:544.14:397:56Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:425.15:471.44:594.84:407:55Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:525.76:360.86:165.34:427:54Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:356.37:210.27:255.54:437:52Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:157.04:086.78:04-0.48:195.64:447:51Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:01 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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