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 5h 38m 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 - Oct 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:107.24:167.810:041.610:340.36:115:51New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:107.44:517.810:512.311:19-0.46:125:49New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:097.55:277.811:393.06:145:47Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:107.56:067.612:06-0.912:313.86:155:45Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:147.56:487.212:56-1.01:304.46:175:42Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:247.47:356.81:49-0.82:404.96:185:40First Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:397.38:316.22:45-0.44:065.06:205:38First Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:497.39:395.83:460.25:504.86:215:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:507.44:520.87:174.46:235:34First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:407.46:011.38:093.86:245:32Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:425.42:207.47:051.88:453.26:265:30Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:035.72:537.37:592.29:112.66:275:28Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:056.03:177.28:452.69:352.16:295:26Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:556.43:357.19:253.010:001.56:305:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue4:386.63:527.110:023.410:261.06:325:22Full Moon15Tue
16Wed5:186.94:137.010:393.810:550.66:335:20Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:567.14:397.011:164.211:260.26:355:19Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:357.25:086.911:554.66:365:17Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:167.35:406.712:000.012:384.96:385:15Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:027.36:136.512:37-0.11:275.26:395:13Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:527.36:496.21:18-0.12:265.46:415:11Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:487.37:325.92:030.13:375.56:425:09Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:457.38:375.62:550.34:575.36:445:07Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu11:397.410:005.43:520.66:064.86:465:06Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:247.44:551.06:544.06:475:04Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:037.66:001.47:343.16:495:02Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:565.61:397.77:011.98:131.96:505:00Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:186.12:147.87:582.48:520.86:524:58Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:276.82:488.08:502.99:32-0.36:534:57New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:287.33:248.09:413.510:14-1.26:554:55New Moon30Wed
31Thu5:257.84:018.010:314.110:57-1.76:574:53New Moon31Thu
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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