Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : in 6m at 8:34 am (-1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:098.76:156.312:32-0.62:025.08:044:26Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:458.57:155.71:140.23:024.68:044:27Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:158.48:215.21:561.14:084.08:044:28First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:458.29:454.82:382.15:023.48:034:29First Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:158.03:263.25:562.78:034:31First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:094.810:45 AM7.84:144.16:442.08:034:32First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:095.411:21 AM7.75:265.07:201.48:034:33Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:156.111:57 AM7.66:385.67:560.88:024:34Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:036.712:397.57:506.08:320.28:024:35Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:397.21:217.58:446.29:08-0.38:014:37Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:097.62:037.59:326.29:38-0.88:014:38Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:337.92:457.510:086.110:14-1.18:004:39Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:038.23:337.410:506.010:56-1.38:004:41Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:278.44:217.311:325.711:32-1.27:594:42Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:578.55:157.012:205.27:594:43Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:338.66:096.612:14-0.81:144.77:584:45Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:038.77:156.112:56-0.22:084.07:574:46Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:398.68:275.61:380.73:083.27:564:48Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun9:158.69:575.32:261.84:082.37:554:49Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:578.511:575.33:203.05:081.57:544:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:398.34:204.16:140.67:534:52Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:455.911:21 AM8.15:325.17:08-0.17:534:54Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:576.812:157.96:565.78:02-0.67:514:55Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:517.51:097.88:085.98:44-1.07:504:57Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:398.02:037.69:145.89:32-1.17:494:58New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:158.32:577.510:085.610:08-1.17:485:00New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:518.43:457.310:565.310:50-0.87:475:01New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:218.54:397.011:445.011:32-0.37:465:03New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:518.45:276.712:264.67:455:05Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:218.36:156.312:080.31:144.17:435:06Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:458.27:095.912:501.02:023.77:425:08Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 12:49 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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