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 7h 34m 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 - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:098.74:517.412:145.77:434:18Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:578.75:396.912:08-1.71:205.67:444:18Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:398.66:336.312:50-1.12:325.47:454:17Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:278.57:335.61:38-0.23:564.97:464:17First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:098.38:455.12:260.75:144.37:484:17First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:518.110:214.73:141.86:143.67:494:16First Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:277.94:082.87:022.87:504:16First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:394.811:57 AM7.85:143.77:382.17:514:16Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:215.412:217.76:204.58:081.47:524:16Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:216.112:517.67:205.18:320.87:534:16Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:096.71:217.58:205.69:020.27:544:16Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:517.21:577.59:085.99:32-0.37:554:16Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:277.62:337.59:506.010:02-0.87:564:16Full Moon13Fri
14Sat5:577.93:097.410:326.110:38-1.17:564:16Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:278.23:457.311:146.211:08-1.27:574:16Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:578.34:277.112:026.17:584:16Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:338.55:156.812:505.97:594:17Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:038.66:096.412:32-0.91:505.57:594:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:398.67:095.91:14-0.52:505.08:004:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:218.68:215.41:560.33:504.28:014:18Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:578.69:515.02:441.24:503.38:014:18Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:338.511:455.03:382.35:502.28:024:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:158.54:383.46:441.18:024:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:455.611:57 AM8.45:504.57:320.08:024:20Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:036.512:398.47:025.28:14-0.98:034:21Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:037.31:218.38:085.79:02-1.58:034:21Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:518.02:098.29:085.99:44-1.98:034:22New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:338.42:577.910:086.010:26-1.98:034:23New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:098.73:457.711:025.911:08-1.78:044:24New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:518.84:397.311:565.611:50-1.28:044:25Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:278.85:276.812:565.38:044:25Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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