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 1h 56m 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 - Mar 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:497.67:056.312:252.11:112.46:535:55Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:147.57:586.11:042.81:532.06:515:56Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:437.38:595.91:443.52:361.86:495:58Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:167.110:205.82:274.23:241.66:475:59First Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:526.93:184.94:161.46:456:01First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:185.99:34 AM6.74:275.45:131.26:436:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:446.210:24 AM6.55:545.76:110.96:416:04First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:336.611:24 AM6.47:105.67:070.66:396:06Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:076.912:306.58:035.47:570.36:376:07Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:347.21:356.78:434.98:430.16:356:09Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:007.42:376.99:204.29:260.16:336:10Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:257.63:377.19:583.410:090.26:316:12Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:537.84:357.210:402.610:520.76:296:13Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:238.05:347.211:241.711:351.36:266:15Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:568.06:337.212:100.96:246:16Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:318.07:377.012:212.21:000.36:226:18Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:087.98:486.81:113.11:53-0.16:206:19Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:497.610:126.62:053.92:49-0.26:186:21Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:347.211:426.73:104.63:50-0.16:166:22Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:286.84:305.14:550.26:146:24Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:007.010:34 AM6.46:075.26:040.46:126:25Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:007.311:54 AM6.17:414.97:090.76:106:27Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:487.51:186.08:424.48:060.96:086:28Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:287.52:306.19:213.88:541.26:066:30Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:007.53:286.39:523.39:351.56:046:31New Moon25Tue
26Wed4:277.44:186.510:202.710:131.96:016:33New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:487.35:026.610:492.210:502.45:596:34New Moon27Thu
28Fri5:077.35:446.711:201.711:272.95:576:36New Moon28Fri
29Sat5:277.26:266.711:531.35:556:37New Moon29Sat
30Sun5:517.17:096.712:053.412:271.05:536:39Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:197.07:566.712:453.91:050.75:516:40Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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