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 6h 40m 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 - Nov 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:208.14:417.811:234.611:42-1.96:584:52Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:148.25:237.512:215.07:004:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:108.26:087.012:29-1.71:265.37:014:49Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:088.26:596.41:18-1.22:445.37:034:47Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:078.17:585.82:09-0.44:205.17:044:46First Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:048.09:125.23:040.45:594.57:064:44First Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:557.910:504.94:041.37:043.97:084:43First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:397.75:072.17:473.27:094:41First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:485.01:157.66:122.98:192.57:114:40Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:155.51:437.57:133.58:441.87:124:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:186.02:047.48:074.09:071.27:144:37Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:076.52:247.38:544.59:320.67:154:36Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:497.02:487.39:364.99:580.17:174:35Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:277.33:167.210:165.210:27-0.37:184:33Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:027.63:477.210:555.410:58-0.67:204:32Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:377.84:197.011:375.711:32-0.87:224:31Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:137.94:536.812:235.87:234:30Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:538.05:296.612:09-0.81:155.97:254:29Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:358.16:106.312:50-0.72:165.87:264:28Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:188.17:055.81:34-0.43:255.57:284:27Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:038.18:215.42:220.14:365.07:294:26Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:458.19:515.03:140.75:384.27:304:25Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:268.111:315.04:121.66:273.17:324:24Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:058.25:162.47:112.07:334:23Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:175.412:438.26:223.37:530.87:354:22Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:446.21:218.37:264.08:34-0.47:364:21Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:497.02:008.38:254.69:15-1.37:384:21New Moon27Wed
28Thu4:447.72:408.39:215.19:56-1.97:394:20New Moon28Thu
29Fri5:348.23:228.110:165.410:39-2.27:404:19New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:228.54:067.811:115.611:22-2.17:424:19New Moon30Sat
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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