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 4h 35m 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 - Sep 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:567.04:417.59:44-0.510:113.15:296:54New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:567.25:117.710:28-0.110:572.25:306:52New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:567.25:437.811:120.411:441.45:316:50Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:567.06:187.811:571.25:336:48Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:596.86:547.812:350.812:462.25:346:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:086.67:347.61:280.31:383.15:366:43Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:286.48:177.32:250.02:374.05:376:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:596.49:076.93:250.03:494.65:386:39First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:256.64:290.15:175.05:406:37First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:346.95:370.36:524.95:416:35Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:287.16:440.48:064.65:436:33Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:326.13:127.37:430.68:544.25:446:31Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:456.13:487.38:320.89:283.75:456:29Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:466.24:177.39:141.09:573.25:476:27Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:376.44:417.29:511.410:262.85:486:24Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:226.54:597.110:271.710:562.35:506:22Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:036.65:177.011:022.211:281.85:516:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed5:456.65:387.011:382.75:536:18Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:286.66:046.912:011.412:153.25:546:16Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:146.56:346.812:371.112:553.85:556:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:046.57:076.61:160.91:384.35:576:12Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:036.47:426.41:590.82:294.85:586:10Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:136.38:236.22:460.73:325.16:006:08Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:346.49:156.03:400.74:505.36:016:05Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:436.64:400.76:085.26:026:03Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:326.85:440.77:064.86:046:01Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:107.06:450.67:504.16:055:59Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:496.12:427.27:400.68:303.36:075:57Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:016.53:137.48:310.89:102.36:085:55Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:076.83:447.69:181.19:511.36:105:53New Moon30Mon
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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